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

Still would like some confirmation though.

so would I, was planning on stopping there in bout a 10 days or so on the way
home with a DC-3.

On 19 Sep 2004 00:48:01 GMT, iespam (N329DF) wrote:

so would I, was planning on stopping there in bout a 10 days or so on the way
home with a DC-3.

If you are able to make the visit, a pirep would be great appreciated!

all the best -- Dan Ford
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so would I, was planning on stopping there in bout a 10 days or so on the way
home with a DC-3.

If you are able to make the visit, a pirep would be great appreciated!

Later: I see by the Aero-News Propwash that a C-47 at the museum lost
a wing in the blow (or possibly to a falling tree). So perhaps you
ought to keep that DC-3 safe from temptation on the part of the
curators!

all the best -- Dan Ford
email: (put Cubdriver in subject line)

The Warbird's Forum www.warbirdforum.com
Expedition sailboat charters www.expeditionsail.com

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

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.

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/

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.