The USS Shaw destroyer (DD-373) was commissioned in 1936, but was plagued by construction deficiencies and was not fully operational until 1938. After training in the Atlantic, the USS Shaw was transferred to the Pacific and was in dry dock…
There are 25 major planes in WWII Aviation that are covered in this warbird aircraft guide. They include: T-6 Texan, J-3 Cub/L-4 Grasshopper, PT-17/N2S Stearman, AT-11 Kansan, P-40 Warhawk, B-25 Mitchell, P-39 Airacobra, P-63 Kingcobra, PBY Catalina, F4F Wildcat, TBD…
The Rand McNally Encyclopedia Of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980 The Rand McNally Encyclopedia Of Military Aircraft 1914-1980 depicts and describes all of the world's principal military aircraft produced from the outbreak of World War I to the time of publication. There…
Day of Infamy, 60th Anniversary: The Classic Account of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor Synopsis: Sunday, December 7, 1941, was, as President Roosevelt said, "a date which will live in infamy." Day of Infamy is a fascinating account of that…
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…
The USS Oklahoma (BB-37) was among the largest casualties of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 7th, 1941, a total of 429 crew died when the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) capsized and sunk on Battleship Row after being struck…
What do you need to know about Pearl Harbor before you go? Here's a list of visitor FAQ's around what to know when visiting Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor Tickets The number one thing you need to know when visiting Pearl…
If you're planning a trip to Oahu, chances are you'll want to know some insider Pearl Harbor tips from visitors. In this post, we've combed through Pearl Harbor tips on TripAdvisor, Yelp and our own archives to compile a top…
If you're planning a visit to Oahu, chances are you'll be researching Pearl Harbor tours. Your choices: see Pearl Harbor on a self-guided tour and get there early, hire a tour company to show your group the historical sites of…
Pearl Harbor Tour By Air Visiting Pearl Harbor is a life changing experience in itself. But imagine for a moment going back to December 10, 1941 - just three days after the infamous attack - and experiencing for yourself what…