Virginia Senator Mark Warner, speaks to the crowd gathered
Virginia Senator Mark Warner, speaks to the crowd gathered Nov. 12, 2010 to celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation. He spoke about the importance of and the long rich history of Naval Aviation here in the Commo... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, conducted a flyover at Chambers Field, Nov 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony. Ely flew hi... More
Elizabeth Gordon Ellyson Carmichael reaches to touch
Elizabeth Gordon Ellyson Carmichael reaches to touch a functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane as her son, Michael Carmichael, holds her wheelchair. Carmichael is the daughter of Lt. Theodore Gordon ... More
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane skims the water in San Diego Bay in front of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during a demonstration at Naval Air Station North Island. The A-1 Triad... More
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum is on display at Naval Air Station North Island as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu transits San Diego Bay. The Navy is observin... More
Virginia Senator Mark Warner, speaks to the crowd gathered
Virginia Senator Mark Warner, speaks to the crowd gathered Nov. 12 to celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation. He spoke about the importance of and the long rich history of Naval Aviation here in the Commonwealt... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
A child climbs out of the cockpit of a T-34B Mentor
A child climbs out of the cockpit of a T-34B Mentor during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviat... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
Lt. Jennifer Paulson shows a child the cockpit of a
Lt. Jennifer Paulson shows a child the cockpit of a TH-57C Jet Ranger during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centenn... More
Aircraft fly over San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge
Aircraft fly over San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval A... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
An F/A-18 Hornet painted with a Navy Working Uniform
An F/A-18 Hornet painted with a Navy Working Uniform color scheme is one of several naval aircraft static displays at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 203, taxis across the flight line at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of curren... More
Reenactors Ben Miller and Scott Steele dress in period
Reenactors Ben Miller and Scott Steele dress in period aviation uniforms and pose with the A-1Triad seaplane during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Is... More
Spectators watch as the Parade of Flight ends with
Spectators watch as the Parade of Flight ends with a formation of 35 aircraft above Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events cele... More
Sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island looks at an A-1 Skyraider during the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. Thousands attended the open base celebration for a chance to see vintage aircr... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks to the crowd gathered Nov. 12, 2010 to celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation. He spoke about the immense progress made in such a short per... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
A formation of F/A-18C Hornets, conducted a flyover
A formation of F/A-18C Hornets, conducted a flyover Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony marking the birth of Naval Aviation 100 years ago.
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, is parked in front of a C-2A Greyhound at Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va., Nov 12, 2010. Ely flew h... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
Coast Guard Base Kodiak anniversary celebrati
KODIAK, Alaska - Senior Chief Petty Officer Peter MacDougall, the enlisted Ancient Albatross stationed at the Coast Guard Academy, congratulates Capt. Bill Deal, Air Station Kodiak commanding officer, on the pe... More
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane skims the water in San Diego Bay in front of the tower at the Commander, Naval Air Forces headquarters building at Naval Air Station, North Island. The A-1 T... More
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum taxis to the boat ramp at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air... More
Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command,
Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, was the keynote speaker during an event celebrating 100 years since the birth of Naval Aviation, Nov. 12, 2010, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. During his ... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, is parked in front of a F/A 18C Hornet at Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va. Nov 12, 2010. Ely flew hi... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Elizabeth Gordon Ellyson Carmichael reaches to touch
Elizabeth Gordon Ellyson Carmichael reaches to touch a functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane as her son, Michael Carmichael, holds her wheelchair. Carmichael is the daughter of Lt. Theodore Gordon ... More
US COAST GUARD CoNA Kodiak, Alaska
KODIAK, Alaska - Senior Chief Petty Officer Peter MacDougall, the enlisted Ancient Albatross stationed at the Coast Guard Academy, Capt. Jesse Moore, Base Support Unit Kodiak commanding officer, Capt. Bill Deal... More
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks to the crowd gathered Nov. 12, 2010, to celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation. He spoke about the immense progress made in such a short pe... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
A formation of C-2A Greyhounds fly over San Diego
A formation of C-2A Greyhounds fly over San Diego Harborwhile participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation... More
Navy pilots look at a Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle
Navy pilots look at a Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle during a static display of current and historic Navy aircraft at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of aircraft are scheduled to participate in the... More
US COAST GUARD CoNA Kodiak, Alaska
KODIAK, Alaska - Rear Adm. Gary Blore, Coast Guard District 13 commander and the Ancient Albatross (right), salutes as he is welcomed as the guest of honor to the Centennial of Naval Aviation ceremony in Kodiak... More
Visitors walk look at aircraft displays during the
Visitors walk look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a s... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, 2010, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. E... More
A formation of F/A-18C Hornets, conducted a flyover
A formation of F/A-18C Hornets, conducted a flyover at Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony marking the birth of Naval Aviation 100 years ago.
An aviation boatswain's mate assigned to the amphibious
An aviation boatswain's mate assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard directs an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart, assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squ... More
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series... More
A formation of CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters flies
A formation of CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters flies past the USS Midway aircraft carrier museum during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The N... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, 2010, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. E... More
A formation of F-5E Tiger II aircraft fly over San
A formation of F-5E Tiger II aircraft fly over San Diego Harbor while participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval ... More
Coast Guard Base Kodiak anniversary celebrati
KODIAK, Alaska - Capt. Bill Deal, Air Station Kodiak commanding officer, Rear Adm. Gary Blore, District 13 commanding officer and Ancient Albatross, Senior Chief Petty Officer Peter MacDougall, the enlisted Anc... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, 2010, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. E... More
An aviation boatswain's mate assigned to the amphibious
An aviation boatswain's mate assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard directs an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart, assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squ... More
Centennial of Naval Aviation - A group of fighter jets sitting on top ...
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Aircraft simulate refueling operations as they fly
Aircraft simulate refueling operations as they fly over San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy ... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232), lands on the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2011, in support of the Centennial of Naval Avia... More
US COAST GUARD CoNA Kodiak, Alaska
KODIAK, Alaska - Members of Team Kodiak stand at attention for the posting of the colors at the Centennial of Naval Aviation and 70th anniversary of military presence in Kodiak at the air station on Coast Guard... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, conducted a flyover at Chambers Field, Nov 12, 2010,flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh during a com... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Dave McGinty, naval aircrewman,
Petty Officer 1st Class Dave McGinty, naval aircrewman, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 explains the mission of the P-3 Orion long range anti-submarine warfare aircraft to a spectator du... More
Lt. Peter McMorrow, assigned to the Dust Devils of
Lt. Peter McMorrow, assigned to the Dust Devils of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, explains the mission of the F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter to a spectator during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open ... More
F/A-18 Hornets fly in formation while approaching Marine
F/A-18 Hornets fly in formation while approaching Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2011, in support of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The U.S. Navy observed CONA with a series of... More
A vintage Navy biplane lands at Naval Air Station
A vintage Navy biplane lands at Naval Air Station Jacksonville as part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squadron 203, taxis across the flight line at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and ... More
A formation of F/A-18 Super Hornets fly over San Diego
A formation of F/A-18 Super Hornets fly over San Diego Harbor while participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Av... More
A formation of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters assigned
A formation of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly over San Diego Harbor while participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasi... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
An E-2 Hawkeye flies over San Diego Bay during the
An E-2 Hawkeye flies over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a s... More
A C-130 Hercules approaches the flightline aboard Marine
A C-130 Hercules approaches the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2011, in support of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The U.S. Navy observed CONA with a series of... More
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 203, taxis across the flight line at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of curren... More
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series... More
An EA-18G Growler performs an aerial maneuver during
An EA-18G Growler performs an aerial maneuver during the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Thousands attended the open base celebration for a chance to see vintage ai... More
Marine Capt. Geoff Blumenfeld explains the interior
Marine Capt. Geoff Blumenfeld explains the interior of a MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Sea Elks of Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at ... More
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane skims the water in San Diego Bay in front of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during a demonstration at Naval Air Station North Island. The A-1 Triad... More
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series... More
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego
A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum taxis to the boat ramp at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air... More
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott A. Achtemeier, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott A. Achtemeier, a videographer with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Combat Camera, documents an F/A-18 Hornet launching from the flightline aboard MCAS Miramar, San Diego, Cal... More
A mixed formation of an MH-53E and two MH-60S, conducted
A mixed formation of an MH-53E and two MH-60S, conducted a flyover at Chambers Field, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 12, 2010, during a commemoration ceremony marking the birth of Naval Aviation 100 years ago.
Navy pilots look at a Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle
Navy pilots look at a Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle during a static display of current and historic Navy aircraft at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of aircraft are scheduled to participate in the... More
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack
An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squadron 203, taxis across the flight line at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and ... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial
Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series... More
Aviation enthusiasts wearing vintage aviation greens
Aviation enthusiasts wearing vintage aviation greens uniforms admire one of the historic naval aircraft static displays at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station N... More
A P3-C Orion donning a heritage paint scheme soars
A P3-C Orion donning a heritage paint scheme soars over Naval Air Station Jacksonville as part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a seri... More
A PBY-5A BUNO 6582 is being dedicated at Naval Air
A PBY-5A BUNO 6582 is being dedicated at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to honor all those lost aboard a PBY aircraft as part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. The Navy is observing the Centennia... More
A formation of helicopters fly over San Diego Bay during
A formation of helicopters fly over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviatio... More
Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces
Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, steps off a P-8A Poseidon, the Navy's next generation long-range anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol aircraft, after a tour while at Naval... More
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force
Rear Adm. Richard O'Hanlon, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks to the crowd gathered Nov. 12, 2010, to celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation. He spoke about the immense progress made in such a short pe... More
World War II-era reenactors performa during the Centennial
World War II-era reenactors performa during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a seri... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
AV-8B Harriers fly by the moon over San Diego Bay during
AV-8B Harriers fly by the moon over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviatio... More
Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command,
Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, was the keynote speaker during an event celebrating 100 years since the birth of Naval Aviation, Nov. 12, 2010, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. During his ... More
Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration
Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, carry an American flag during a performance for spectators attending the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Fli... More
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane
A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane skims the water in San Diego Bay in front of the tower at the Commander, Naval Air Forces headquarters building at Naval Air Station, North Island. The A-1 T... More
A formation of F/A-18 Super Hornets fly over San Diego
A formation of F/A-18 Super Hornets fly over San Diego Harborwhile participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Avi... More
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are
Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Na... More
Runners participate in a 5K run on the flight line
Runners participate in a 5K run on the flight line at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island before the start of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration. Thousands attended the open base celebration for a chance... More
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago, marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely fle... More