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Admiral’s Warbird Adventure If you’re planning on visiting Pearl Harbor for Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor Warbirds offers the best Hawai‘i flight adventure tours available. Be immersed in the details of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and soar above the important sites that played a part in the “Day of Infamy.” Relive history as you…

Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed nearly 300 U.S. planes, disabled the Pacific Fleet’s battleship force by damaging or destroying 18 American ships, claimed the lives of more than 2,500 people…

Each year, millions of people from all over the world come to Pearl Harbor to see for themselves where World War II began for the United States on December 7, 1941. The USS Arizona Memorial is the number one visitor destination in Hawaii, and is one of the most visited places in the United States…

There are several Oahu historical sites and experiences to enjoy if you’re a history buff. From Ancient Hawaii to Pearl Harbor, this post covers some unique ways to see well known historic sites, as well as highlighting some little known places that history buffs will enjoy. 1. Pearl Harbor The most well known and visited…

Drawing on themes of strength, fear, freedom, symbolism, carelessness and minorities – these World War II posters helped fuel the motivations of Americans during WWII. World War II Posters: Strength Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative, Latch on to the Affirmative, Don`t Mess with Mr. In-Between. Hit song, 1945, Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by…

Ford Island was at the center of the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II on December 7, 1941. With dozens of long-range PBY patrol bombers on the Ford Island base and American battleships off Ford Island’s coast, it’s no wonder why the Japanese made Ford Island the focal point of their Pearl Harbor attack….

Admiral’s Warbird Adventure If you’re planning on visiting Pearl Harbor for Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor Warbirds offers the best Hawai‘i flight adventure tours available. Be immersed in the details of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and soar above the important sites that played a part in the “Day of Infamy.” Relive history as you…

If you are planning a Pearl Harbor sightseeing trip and hope to access secret areas of usually crowded tourist spots, or pack as much as you can into one visit, we’ve identified some ways to ensure a unique experience. Pearl Harbor Warbirds Admiral’s Warbird Adventure See Pearl Harbor From A World War II Aircraft There…

Reporting to duty at Pearl Harbor Warbirds is like going back in time and immersing yourself in history. As you enter the office, you’ll hear sounds of typewriters typing, smell the distinct aroma of Old Spice and see plenty of things reminiscent of December 1941. Playing cards, zippo lighters, confidential reports, Army helmets – and…

USS California Battleship (BB-44) was the fifth ship of the United States Navy named in honor of California. The USS California Battleship was sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor, but managed to be salvaged and reconstructed like many other ships on Battleship Row. The USS California served again for the remainder of World War…

Built for and by the United States Navy, the USS Arizona Battleship (BB-39) was built in the mid-1910s. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, the USS Arizona Battleship was bombed. The USS Arizona Battleship exploded and sank, killing 1,177 officers and crewmen. Many of the other ships involved in the…

By Spring, 1941, the Axis powers had attacked much of Europe from London to Athens, Moscow to Chungking. Britain was in desperate straits, unable to purchase the necessary war materials to wage a proper defense. On March 11, 1941, the House of Commons in London lay in ruins having been bombed by the Luftwaffe the…