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The USS Hornet Museum preserves and honors the legacy of the historic World War II Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet CV-12, and the Apollo Space Program.
Alameda, CA
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Have you ever been to Pri-Fly on an Essex Class carrier? You can learn more on our exclusive tour of the Island aboard the USS Hornet Museum!
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BIG Announcement!! We are teaming up with
@AzurLane_EN
! We’ll be having an Azur Lane Panel, Merch giveaways, and a Cosplay meet-up! Get your tickets now before they are gone!
#carriercon
#azurlane
#azurlanecosplay
#azurlanegame
Tickets on sale now!
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On this day in 1942, the USS Hornet CV-8 left Alameda NAS on her way to launch the famous Doolittle Raid. You can learn more about this raid in the USS Hornet Museum in our "Hornet Legacy Room."
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#doolittleraid
#worldwarIIhistory
#Navy
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The crew of the USS Hornet asks all our followers to join us in taking a moment to remember the service personnel and civilians who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor 82 years ago.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#WorldWarIIHistory
#PearlHarborDay
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On this day in 1942, the USS Enterprise CV-6 and her escorts steamed out of Pearl Harbor to rendezvous with the USS Hornet CV-8 for the Doolittle Raid.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwarIIhistory
#pacificwar
#doolittleraid
(Picture of the Enterprise in 1939).
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On this day in 1942, the USS Hornet CV-8 left Alameda NAS with 16 B-25s on board en-route to launch the Doolittle Raid. Please join us on April 20th as we give a presentation on this famous mission from the Navy's perspective.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#DoolittleRaid
#alamedaca
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The USS Hornet hosted the US Citizenship and Immigration Services on the flight deck today for a small, socially distanced Naturalization Ceremony today.
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A group of Japanese Coast Guard cadets visited the ship on Saturday May 11th. They toured the ship and the 442nd Nisei exhibit. Everyone had a great time!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#coastguard
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Thank you/どうもありがとうございます
@Marshall_Kino
for the Hornet-Chan fan art! Carrier Con 2023 is right around the corner! We are looking forward to having
@AzurLane_EN
and
@WorldofWarships
aboard! Get your tickets
#carriercon2023
#AzurLane
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We want to give a big thank you to
@MeatBun_33
for the fantastic volunteer work they did in bringing the ship to life in a new, creative way! "Hornet-Chan" is now the official mascot of Carrier Con. We hope to see you there on March 18th!
#usshornet
#carriercon
#AnimeArt
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One question I tend to get from time to time is whether our aircraft elevators still work. Well...two of them do and here is some visual evidence from one of them!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#t28trojan
#Navy
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We are excited to announce that Azur Lane Youtuber
@AzurLaneMeta
will be joining us at
#carriercon2023
to be part of our Azur Lane Fan Panel!
Tickets are on sale now!
#carriercon
#AzurLane
#cosplay
#mobilegaming
#anime
#FYP
#azurlanecosplay
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I can't believe it's almost here! Are you ready?
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplay
#cosplayers
#StarWars
#AzurLane
#anime
#tabletopgaming
#comics
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80 years ago today construction on the USS Hornet CV-12 began.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#Navy
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On this day in 1944, the USS Hornet was preparing for her first combat mission. The Hornet had left Pearl Harbor on the 15th and was steaming towards Majuro Atoll to join TF 58.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navy
#navalaviation
Picture of the Hornet in Pearl.
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Today in 1944: Day 2 of the Battle of the Philippine Sea-Turn on the lights!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navalaviation
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A lot of people have today off-why not visit the USS Hornet? We're open from 10 am to 5 pm today!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#HappyNewYear2023
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Happy New year! The USS Hornet is closed today! We will be open as usual on Friday, January 5th at 10 am.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#HappyNewYear2024
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Why go? If over 40 great artists, great costumes, panels, great food options, a flyover, a band, a bar, tabletop gaming, etc., aren't enough to convince you to come for CarrierCon then I give up!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplaying
#animeart
#comics
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On this day in 1942, TF 16 (USS Enterprise) and TF 18 (USS Hornet) met up in the Pacific Ocean. From there they steamed towards Japan to launch the Doolittle Raid.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#WorldWarIIHistory
#navy
#navalaviation
#armyairforce
#doolittleraid
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Great new video from Drachinifel on YouTube about the 2 USS Hornets of World War II. Check it out!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
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The USS Hornet has a lot of great events and updates planned for 2024. New exhibits, newly opened parts of the ship, new aircraft in our collection and much more. We are really looking forward to seeing you this year!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#NewYearNewGoals
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Are you ready for CarrierCon? Over 50 artists, special guests such as World of Warships, Azur Lane, Wendy and Richard Pini of ElfQuest and much more! For info/tickets:
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplayers
#elfquest
#worldofwarships
#AzurLane
#StarWars
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CarrierCon is going to be even bigger and better this year! More artists, more special guests, more activities. We hope to see you on March 9th!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplay
#anime
#AzurLane
#worldofwarships
#elfquest
#StarWars
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Please remember: Due to severe weather conditions we will be CLOSED TOMORROW (Monday Jan 9th) all day. The last time we stayed open during a Typhoon this happened!
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#usshornetmuseum
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Spotted:
@warriors
player
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Just in case you want to get one as well 👉🏼
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Looks like a beautiful day in the Bay Area today! Why not drop by the USS Hornet and step into living history? Learn about WW2, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Apollo Space Program and much, much more!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#NASA
#Apollo11
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A great place for a Halloween Party! Join us October 28th!
Our annual Halloween special is here! This year we listened to your votes and explored the USS Hornet in San Francisco, California. Let us know if you see or hear anything we missed. We hope you enjoy.
Happy Halloween.
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We had a special visitor yesterday. You can see more pics on their Instagram Page
@panny_waffles
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navalaviation
#catlovers
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To understand the work our ship’s maintenance crew does, look at an un-restored Gun mount vs a restored one.
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#usshornetmuseum
#Volunteering
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Major Robert Lawrence Jr was the first African-American astronaut. Learn about him and many others during February at our special Black History Month exhibit on the USS Hornet.
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#usshornetmuseum
#BlackHistoryMonth
#smithsonianbhm
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On Apr 11, 1970 the Apollo 13 moon mission launched. The SeaKing helicopter in our aircraft collection was the one used in the movie Apollo 13.
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#usshornetmuseum
#nasa
#Apollo13
Pics from NASA.
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Still using the same piers...
US aircraft carriers of World War II - USS Saratoga (CV-3), USS Enterprise (CV-6), USS Hornet (CV-12) and USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) at Alameda, California, September 1945. [5729 x 4281] from /u/Mattzo12 at
#WarshipPorn
➡
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Mark your calendars! We have a lot of great news that will be coming out soon about our CarrierCon this year!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplaying
#cosplaylife
#anime
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Today in 1942 the USS Hornet (CV-8) returns to Pearl Harbor after the Doolittle Raid. She was quickly readied- too late for the Battle of Coral Sea but in time for the Battle of Midway.
#usshornet
#USNavy
#navy
#worldwariihistory
#worldwar2
#doolittleraid
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BREAKING NEWS: The Navy is going to conduct a Jet Flyover of the USS Hornet as part of the 100th Anniversary of the Aircraft Carrier event on August 13th! Stay tuned for details of time and composition!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#usnavy
#navalaviation
#aircraftcarrier
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We are closed today! We will re-open Thursday December 28th. See you then!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#happyholidays
#merrychristmas
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25 years ago today the US Navy donated the USS Hornet to the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation. 5 months later the USS Hornet Museum opened. We will be celebrating this 25th (as well as our 80th since commissioning!) on Veterans Day this year.
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#usshornetmuseum
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The USS Hornet had 3 tours at Yankee Station during the Vietnam War. Please join us on Mar 25th as we honor our Vietnam War Veterans. Admission is free to all veterans:
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#vietnamwar
#nationalvietnamwarday
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The scope and success of the US logistical network during World War II was unprecedented and likely will never be duplicated. USS Cimarron (AO-22) re-fueling USS Hornet (CV-12). August 2 1944.
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#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
#WorldWarIIHistory
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On April 3rd, 1959, the USS Hornet CVS-12 left Long Beach to join 7th Fleet, now as an anti-submarine aircraft carrier after her latest upgrades.
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#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
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On Feb 19, '45, the second to last major amphibious operation in WW2 started at Iwo Jima. TF 58 arrived on the night of the 18th and starting on the 19th were launching strikes in support of the invasion.
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#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
#worldwar2history
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The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Laura Fies as its new Executive Director, effective March 28, 2024.
Sam Lamonica
Chairman - Board of Trustee
USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
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Mother Nature did what enemy planes could not...
Never underestimate the power of the sea: flight deck of carrier USS Hornet after battling a typhoon in June 1945
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Come to the USS Hornet Museum to see our iconic F-14 Tomcat! If you bring your ticket stub from Top Gun Maverick at Regal Jack London, receive $2 off! (1 ticket per person max, not good with other offers).
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#usshornetmuseum
#TopGunMaverick
#f14tomcat
#navalaviation
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Looking for an amazing place to have your event? Meeting, team building, prom, concert, etc?
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#eventvenue
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I had the absolute pleasure to sit in on an interview with original USS Hornet CV-12 plank owner Worth Goble today. We recorded the interview and after cleaning it up we will be posting to our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navy
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More in progress work from our dedicated volunteers. Come by today and see for yourself!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#volunteering
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On this day in 1945, the USS Hornet participated in large air strikes on Formosa in support of the upcoming invasion of Luzon. Large numbers of enemy aircraft and shipping were destroyed. This pic is from Jan 5.
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#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navy
#navalaviation
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The invasion of Okinawa started on April 1st 1945. The USS Hornet was in the thick of the action, first by providing direct support to the troops on the ground and later in fighting off waves of kamikazes.
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#usshornetmuseum
#okinawa
#WorldWarIIHistory
#navalaviation
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Mark your calendars-the weekend of March 18-19 is going to be big! We now have CarrierCon on Saturday the 18th and World of Warships on Sunday the 19th!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplayers
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June 20 1944: The US strike back! It took most of the day for US aircraft to find the retreating Japanese fleet. A late strike was launched. The Hiyo was sunk & Zuikaku, Junyo and Chiyoda were all damaged.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navy
#navalaviation
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Navy History and Heritage Command will have an outreach table on the USS Hornet Museum on Fri Aug 19. They are the US Navy’s official museum branch.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
(Pic of USS Hornet CV-12, USS Enterprise CV-6 & USS San Jacinto CVL-30 in NAS Alameda Sep 45)
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Today is the 76th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The USS Hornet actually beqan supporting the invasion on the 20th. Picture from By U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-14466, Public Domain (taken March 27th 1945).
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#militaryhistory
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The work of maintaining an 80 year old aircraft carrier as a floating museum, education facility, community asset and family destination is a costly one. We are entirely dependent on attendance and donations.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#donate
#donations
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Today is the 79th anniversary of the USS Hornet (CV-8) leaving the very pier we are located at today with a load of Army B-25s to begin the journey towards Japan for the Doolittle Raid.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#doolittleraid
#worldwar2history
#Navy
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Thank you to everyone that came out to see Santa at the USS Hornet yesterday and especially thank you for your generous donation of toys!
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#usshornetmuseum
#toysfortots
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How is it almost December already?! This year has flown by! Our exhibits are always being worked on. Please come and see the updated Essex class carrier exhibit featuring information about the USS Hornet's sister ships!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navalaviation
#aircraftcarrier
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On Dec 1st, 1941, the keels were laid for the 2nd and 3rd Essex class carriers, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and the USS Intrepid (CV-11), just before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#essexclass
#navalaviation
#WorldWarIIHistory
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Tomorrow is our Battle of Midway Speaker Series. Learn about the battle and get a behind the scenes look at the making of the Midway movie!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#battleofmidway
#navalaviation
#navy
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T-minus 5 days until
@NASAwebb
releases its first color images!
One of the questions I get asked the most is why does the telescope observe in Infra-Red.
Here's an explainer...
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Trying to decide what to do on a nice Sunday in the Bay? Visit the USS Hornet Museum! Learn about Naval history as well as the Apollo space program and more!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwarIIhistory
#navy
#navalaviation
#NASA
#Apollo11
#Apollo12
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Wreckage of World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet discovered
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We're not being invaded! It's the BAYEX 2023 Interagency Training!
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#usshornetmuseum
#disasterpreparedness
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On this day in 1944, the USS Hornet CV12 was on its way to raid the Palau Islands-the 1st combat operation for the Hornet. An Avenger from the Hornet spotted a Japanese bomber spying on the fleet-meaning surprise was lost.
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#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
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How is it Christmas Eve already? We are open from 10 am to 3 pm today. Come by and see us. Free parking!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#ChristmasEve
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Feb 22nd 1945, Task Force 58 was still attacking Iwo Jima in support of the Marines. These pictures are from Feb 1945 showing AG 17 on the USS Hornet.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navalaviation
#worldwariihistory
#warinthepacific
#usnavy
#usmarinecorps
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Merry Christmas! We are closed today for the Holiday! We hope to see you soon! Photo courtesy of the US Navy (Senior Airman Justin Fuchs).
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#happyholidays
#merrychristmas
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Many of you are already on your way somewhere for Thanksgiving! The crew at the USS Hornet wishes you safe travels wherever you are going!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#thanksgivingeve
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Join us today as we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on this, the 80th anniversary. We have several special exhibits for you plus our normal WW2 exhibits: Air Group 11, our restored Wildcat & Avenger and more.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwar2history
#navy
#pearlharbor
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Last day to see us at Fleet Week on the Marina Green! Or if you're on the other side of the bay, come down to the museum to see the Navy up close!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#sffleetweek
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We are open today from 10 am to 5 pm! If you are interested in Naval history, aviation and more, come down and explore the ship! We have large areas of the ship open, a large collection of aircraft and knowledgeable docents!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
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On this day in 1954, the updated and recommissioned USS Hornet CVA-12 left Norfolk for her around the world cruise to join the Pacific Fleet the long way (by steaming east!). This is a photo of the Hornet after the SCB-27A refit.
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#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
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Fantastic Picture!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
79 years ago today, Curtiss SB2C Helldivers of Bombing Squadron 2 from the USS Hornet in a midair mission over Saipan. ✈️
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When you visit the Hornet consider purchasing a specialty tour. Tours can get you into the areas you can't tour on your own such as CIC, Navigation Bridge, the Engine Room and the Catapult Room.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#navalaviation
#howthingswork
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What is your favorite propellor plane of the USS Hornet collection? T-28B Trojan? TBM-3E Avenger? US-2B Tracker? FM-2 Wildcat?
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navalaviation
#s2tracker
#f4fwildcat
#tbmavenger
#t28trojan
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From the crew of the Hornet to everyone that attended CarrierCon-Thank You! We had a lot of fun and we hope you did too! Please share your cool con photos!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#cosplay
#
#cosplayers
#worldofwarships
#azurlane
#elfquest
#starwars
Photos by Donnie Nicholson
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Friendly reminder: We are closing at 3 pm today. Happy Holidays!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#HappyHolidays
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A nice article about the 5 aircraft carrier museums in the US:
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#aircraftcarrier
#navalaviation
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The USS Hornet is open Fri-Mon 10 am to 5 pm and is a great deal! Not only are our admission prices very reasonable but we have free parking (as long as you're not parking an aircraft carrier!).
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#sfbayarea
#alamedaca
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Today is the 82nd anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid. The USS Hornet Musuem honors the legacy of all ships named Hornet and that includes the USS Hornet CV-8. More information her:
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#doolittleraid
#doolittleraiders
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Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 18th For
#carriercon2023
! We hope to have you join us for
#carriercon2024
next spring! We have a few more surprises between now and then so stay tuned!
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On this day in 1942, the USS Hornet (CV-8) was steaming towards a rendezvous with the USS Enterprise (CV-6). Before the end of the day the task forces picked each other up on radar.
#usshornet
#doolittleraid
#navy
#worldwariihistory
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A Rainbow showed up over the
#usshornet
this morning! Come by for a visit where we are 80% protected from the rain!
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The USS Hornet spent Christmas 1944 at anchor in Ulithi Atoll between long combat missions. The crew rested and the ship was replenished.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwarIIhistory
#warinthepacific
#navalaviation
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Today is Memorial Day. Join us as we honor those who have lost their lives in the service of this country. Our main event starts at 11. Military personnel will be allowed on for free.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#MemorialDay
Full program here:
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We are open Fri to Mon 10 am to 5 pm. If you have some free time please drop by and learn about the history of the USS Hornet's service in WW2, the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Apollo space program!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#worldwarIIhistory
#vietnamwar
#NASA
#Apollo11
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“The USS Hornet is proud to participate in the 3rd edition of the Longest Night of Museums with
@WorldofWarships
starting on May 18: Our time slot is from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM PST.
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#usshornetmuseum
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New Air Force bomber to be named after Doolittle Raid:
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#usshornetmuseum
#militaryhistory
#WorldWarII
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"Fair winds and Following Seas" to Skylab Astronaut Owen Garriott. You were a pioneer in extended time in space. Your contributions to science, in general, and space travel, in particular, shall not go unnoticed.
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Welcome home Mr. Manson! Mr. Manson was aboard
#USSHornet
on her maiden cruise from 1943 to 1945. He served as a Seaman/Fireman Apprentice and was responsible for assisting with ship-to-ship transfer at sea and storing of aviation fuel. He is now 97 years old. 💙
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On this day in 1942, TF 18 with the USS Hornet CV-8 and her escorts were travelling towards their rendezvous with the USS Enterprise CV-6 near Midway Island. Join us on April 22nd to learn more!
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#usshornetmuseum
#doolitleraid
#pacificwar
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Join us today at 1 pm to hear Chuck Myers present the Navy's perspective of the Doolittle Raid at 1 pm in the Wardroom.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#DoolittleRaid
#doolittleraiders
#WorldWarIIHistory
#alamedaca
#JamesDoolittle
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We are open from 10 am - 5 pm today. Come by and see us! Our hangar bay is full of aircraft from WW2 to the 70s plus our collection of NASA artifacts! Down below there are restored areas and lots of exhibits!
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#ushistory
#Navalaviation
#NASA
#Apollo11
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In 1942 the USS Hornet (TF-16) had left Alameda and was sailing west towards a meet up with the USS Enterprise (TF-18) for the Doolittle Raid. The US Navy Blimp L-8 had already dropped off some equipment for the B-25s on deck.
#usshornet
#usshornetmuseum
#navy
#worldwar2history
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