World War II History

If you’re on the hunt for classic and relevant gifts for history buffs in your life, keep reading to learn about our suggestions for the top 5! Best Gifts For History Buffs Admiral’s Warbird Adventure Our famous Admiral’s Warbird Adventure is an immersive two-hour journey that gives your beloved history buff the opportunity to relive…

Our WWII plane has been featured in a Los Angeles Times article! By air and by sea, visitors to Oahu have two new ways to see the sights of Honolulu. Certainly the more spectacular is the just-launched Pearl Harbor Warbirds experiences, in which people take to the skies in actual World War II planes. During the…

This year marks the 73rd anniversary of D-Day. When reflecting on WWII, particularly the two major events of D-Day and Pearl Harbor, it’s important to see how the two are historically linked. On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany…

The day after the Pearl Harbor attacks, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress. He declared, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” After a brief, powerful…

When the Japanese attackers soared over Pearl Harbor, they first chose to strike the airfields and hangars where all the planes were housed. On the morning of December 7, 1941, most of the planes sat outside their hangars, situated wingtip-to-wingtip. When the attack began, pilots were unable to get the Pearl Harbor aircraft to safety, and very few were…

Pearl Harbor has remained a very significant day in the history of World War II, and America’s history as a whole. The Japanese attack and subsequent battle at Pearl Harbor is culturally marked as both a momentous and historic day. Several incredible artifacts from Pearl Harbor remain preserved today, so keep reading to learn about…

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has remained a very significant day in American history. Spurring America’s entrance into World War II, Pearl Harbor Day is culturally marked as both a historic and somber day. While often remembered for inciting American patriotism and participation in the war, it also marked an important day for women….

If you’re an aviation geek with a penchant for history (and you don’t mind curling up to watch a quality film), then take a look at this list of some of the top movies featuring warbird planes. After the movie, book your Pearl Harbor Warbirds flight over Pearl Harbor, Oahu. 16 Best Warbird Movies Battle…

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou – Happy New Year! What’s on your 2017 bucket list? Looking for exciting bucket list trips in 2017? Take advantage of a true adventure through history in an authentic World War II airplane. You won’t regret it and you will never forget it!

These color photos of Pearl Harbor will leave you in awe of the utter destruction that took place on December 7, 1941. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, in 2016—when color photography is a given. But it’s rare to imagine old black-and-white photographs in color. Here are some jaw-dropping color photos of…