IVAN--Pensacola NMNA survived (unconfirmed report)

Being a relatively new building, and I think built with private funds
to the newer building codes, the National Museum of Naval Aviation has
initially been reported to have weathered the storm intact which is what
was expected (with crossed fingers I presume) from such a structure.

Only a one liner, included in an article re the blue angels.

"Storm damage forces Navy’s Blue Angels to skip Oceana show

By JACK DORSEY, The Virginian-Pilot
© September 18, 2004

......The Naval Aviation Museum, where the Navy houses its most valuable
aviation artifacts, held up, officials said...."

So, apparently that magnificent collection was spared, and the decision
to build a museum there was not an "historical disaster" as they may
have built it right. Its my understanding that the museum itself is
privately owned and funded, although it works in close association with
the Navy.

Still would like some confirmation though.

AL

Being a relatively new building, and I think built with private funds
to the newer building codes, the National Museum of Naval Aviation has
initially been reported to have weathered the storm intact which is what
was expected (with crossed fingers I presume) from such a structure.

Only a one liner, included in an article re the blue angels.

Today, Saturday, the WX channel quoted the CO of NAS Pensacola as
syaing there had been "significant damage" to the NAS. The Museum was
not mentioned. Let's hope that means it was NOT among the things
damaged.

vince norris

I copied this article segment from a local Pensacola newspaper. Looks the
exhibits suffered no damage with minor damage to the building itself. While
it mentions some damage to static aircraft displays outside, it sounds like
nothing was totally destroyed. I'm curious if the "significant" damage to
some planes is fixable.

" The National Museum of Naval Aviation was almost unscathed by the storm.
Nichols said there were a few leaks in the roof, but the exhibits inside
were unharmed.

Some of the historic aircraft parked on the tarmac behind the museum were
damaged, however. The canopy of an A-6 was sheared off. A couple of wings
lay on the pavement and some planes, evidently blown off their moorings, had
collided with other aircraft, causing significant damage."

On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:16:49 -0500, old hoodoo
wrote:


.....The Naval Aviation Museum, where the Navy houses its most valuable
aviation artifacts, held up, officials said...."

Al and I are among those who are waiting with anxiety to hear from the
museum, not only for its existing collection, but because of its
recent acquisition of the only Brewster F2A-1 fighter (indeed, the
only "Buffalo") in existence. This is BW-372, a Finnish Air Force
fighter recovered from a lake in Russia six years ago. See the Annals
of the Brewster Buffalo at www.warbirdforum.com/buff.htm


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vincent p. norris wrote in message . ..
Being a relatively new building, and I think built with private funds
to the newer building codes, the National Museum of Naval Aviation has
initially been reported to have weathered the storm intact which is what
was expected (with crossed fingers I presume) from such a structure.

Only a one liner, included in an article re the blue angels.

Today, Saturday, the WX channel quoted the CO of NAS Pensacola as
syaing there had been "significant damage" to the NAS. The Museum was
not mentioned. Let's hope that means it was NOT among the things
damaged.



My copy of Florida Today, a Gannett paper, says that the "Pensacola
NAS has sustained "hundreds of millions" of dollars in damage and will
be closed for repairs indefinitely said Capt. John Pruitt, commanding
officer at the base.

All buildings along the water, particularly those in the historic Navy
yards area in the southeastern section of the base, have been flooded
badly. Many have lost all or portions of their roofs.

"(The storm surge) swept through the entire historical landmark
district within the old wall area" Pruitt said. September 19, 2004,
page 10B.

On 19 Sep 2004 04:33:20 -0700, (Jack
Linthicum) wrote:

My copy of Florida Today, a Gannett paper, says that the "Pensacola
NAS has sustained "hundreds of millions" of dollars in damage and will
be closed for repairs indefinitely said Capt. John Pruitt, commanding
officer at the base.

On the other hand, CNN today showed video of the President leaving an
aircraft (apparently a VC-20) and said he had landed at NAS Pensacola.
Curious.

--
Andrew Toppan --- --- "I speak only for myself"
"Haze Gray & Underway" - Naval History, DANFS, World Navies Today,
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Did he wear a handsome flight suit and swagger-?

I imagine the airstrip there, and indeed in any Navy base, is built to
some incredibly strong specifications--maybe deeper substrate, etc.--the
geology of Pensacola may be a little challenging when planning such a
patch of tarmac.

On the other hand, CNN today showed video of the President leaving an
aircraft (apparently a VC-20) and said he had landed at NAS Pensacola.
Curious.

Andrew C. Toppan wrote:
On 19 Sep 2004 04:33:20 -0700, (Jack
Linthicum) wrote:


My copy of Florida Today, a Gannett paper, says that the "Pensacola
NAS has sustained "hundreds of millions" of dollars in damage and will
be closed for repairs indefinitely said Capt. John Pruitt, commanding
officer at the base.


On the other hand, CNN today showed video of the President leaving an
aircraft (apparently a VC-20) and said he had landed at NAS Pensacola.
Curious.

The airstrip is well away from the water, so no surprise. The part of
the base that got whacked the worst is right along a seawall.

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 11:47:01 -0500, BuZzY
wrote:

I imagine the airstrip there, and indeed in any Navy base, is built to
some incredibly strong specifications--maybe deeper substrate, etc.--the
geology of Pensacola may be a little challenging when planning such a

I wouldn't expect the airstrip itself to be damaged at all, but I
would not be at all surprised if it was completely obstructed by
debris. And all the other things you need to make a working airfield
- radar, lights, communications, crash trucks, service vehicles,
electric power, running water....are quite subject to damage by such a
hurricane.

--
Andrew Toppan --- --- "I speak only for myself"
"Haze Gray & Underway" - Naval History, DANFS, World Navies Today,
Photo Features, Military FAQs, and more - http://www.hazegray.org/

old hoodoo wrote:

Being a relatively new building, and I think built with private funds
to the newer building codes, the National Museum of Naval Aviation has
initially been reported to have weathered the storm intact which is what
was expected (with crossed fingers I presume) from such a structure.

Only a one liner, included in an article re the blue angels.

"Storm damage forces Navy’s Blue Angels to skip Oceana show

By JACK DORSEY, The Virginian-Pilot
© September 18, 2004

.....The Naval Aviation Museum, where the Navy houses its most valuable
aviation artifacts, held up, officials said...."

So, apparently that magnificent collection was spared, and the decision
to build a museum there was not an "historical disaster" as they may
have built it right. Its my understanding that the museum itself is
privately owned and funded, although it works in close association with
the Navy.

Still would like some confirmation though.

AL

Check out alt.binaries.pictures.aviation for some
"official" USN photos of NAS Pensacola damage. No
pics or info on the museum, which posters there
are also quite concerned about.

--
Lynn in StLou
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