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Who: Navy Lt. James Downing Age at the attack: 28 Navy Lt. James Downing Downing was a gunner’s mate 1st class and postmaster, assigned to the USS West Virginia, at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The battleship had just returned to base after more than a week on patrol. “The first emotion…

Is it true that oil still leaks from the USS Arizona? Yes. Currently, the ship leaks 2-9 quarts each day. What happened to the man who said, “Don’t worry about it…” when informed by radar technicians about a large number of planes heading toward O’ahu? Lieutenant Kermit Tyler was an Army Air Forces pilot who…

The movie Pearl Harbor scored at the box office when it was released in 2001, but historians to this day see the movie as oversimplified and inaccurate. What are some of the little known Pearl Harbor movie facts that most viewers don’t see when watching the film? That’s what this post is for. Fact 1:…

The movie production taking place aboard Kalaeloa is progressing visibly, with the research vessel for the next King Kong movie starting to take shape. Movie props and actual Huey helicopters flown in from the mainland are beginning to appear on the JRF ramp space. Two of the Hueys in the Straube hangar getting a temporary…

The 2015 Kaneohe Bay Air Show was an outstanding success, and we’re happy that our founder and our SNJ aircraft got the chance to perform. Here’s a photo recap of all that went down at the Kaneohe Bay Air Show: Getting ready to jump. – from Frank T.K. Hinshaw Navy Seals making the jump… from…

If you’re staying in Waikiki and want to visit Pearl Harbor, there’s a few guided tours that will show you the sights. In this post, we’ll suggest 3 guided Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki. Pearl Harbor Warbirds The tours offered by Pearl Harbor Warbirds aren’t for everyone, which is exactly why you should consider the…

Pearl Harbor Warbirds gets to see Pearl Harbor from the air as the Army and Navy airmen saw it – in an authentic World War II aircraft. The sights, sounds and smells of the military aircraft with its radial engine provides the experience of a lifetime, which is why we’d like to share some Pearl…

Military and political leaders from World War II relied heavily on a powerful weapon: words. Words inspired people to join the fight, and they inspired those at home to volunteer. Here are 12 of the most powerful Pearl Harbor quotes that helped shape the course of World War II: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a…

Are you headed to Oahu this October? Lucky you! Here are ten things to do in Oahu in October that can keep you entertained while on the island… Private Pearl Harbor Tour If you’re planning on visiting Pearl Harbor In October, Pearl Harbor Warbirds offers the best Pearl Harbor tour available. Be immersed in the…

Learn about the major World War 2 fighter planes and aircrafts that played a pivotal role in American military history. Meet the 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 Devastator, SBD Dauntless, P-38 Lightning, B-24 Liberator, P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying…

What’s the best way to see Pearl Harbor? You ask ten different people, and you’ll get ten different answers. That’s why we spent some time searching online and gathering the best visitor tips from people on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and our own archives to provide you with actual quotes from people who have been there, done…

If you’re planning on visiting Pearl Harbor, you can either do a self guided tour or hire a tour guide to show you the sights. In this post, we’ll suggest 5 of the best Pearl Harbor guided tours. Admiral’s Warbird Adventure If you don’t want to just visit Pearl Harbor and read stuff, then you…