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The Hawaii Museum of Flying dba Naval Air Museum Barbers Point was established on January
19, 1999 at the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, now known as
Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR). The mission of the Museum is to save
aircraft that are historical to NAS Barbers Point and other aircraft
that are relevant to naval aviation history in Hawaii. Our goal is to restore
these aircraft and to educate the public. The biggest
highlight is that children, as well as adults, can actually climb into
the cockpit of a real fighter jet, don flight gear and take pictures.
The Museum has four retired Navy fighter and attack jets, one UP-3A Orion (an older
version of the P-3C's used at NAS Barbers Point for ASW missions for
over 40 years), a Marine Corps CH-53D
Sea Stallion helicopter, and numerous military ground vehicles and
equipment. The first two aircraft acquired from the Navy were an F-4N
Phantom II and an A-4E Skyhawk. Both aircraft were in Defense Reutilization
Marketing Organization Hawaii (DRMO Hawaii) and slated to be cut up for
scrap. Subsequently, the Museum added two more A-4E Skyhawks, a UH-1H Huey,
and two UH-3H Sea Kings to
the Museum’s growing fleet. The museum is currently awaiting the
delivery of four WWII-era aircraft.
All aircraft are in various stages of restoration and require additional
skilled manpower and funds to complete each aircraft for display. Tools
and equipment are also needed. The Hawaii Museum of Flying dba Naval Air Museum Barbers Point is a
501(3) c Non-Profit Organization and any donations are welcome. Also,
donations of any photos of aviation in Hawaii or items related to
aviation in Hawaii are also welcome. Aircraft are also needed, both in flying and
non-flying condition.
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