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.
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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.
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!
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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!
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#carriercon
#AnimeArt
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!
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Thank you to all the attendees who came aboard for
#Rattleship
hosted by
@TeamBandL
! The Hornet is a one of a kind venue for private events such as these and we are always glad to welcome aboard new audiences to experience the ship in exciting and unique ways!
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#events
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!
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#cosplaying
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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!
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#NewYearNewGoals
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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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!
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#NASA
#Apollo11
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.
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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Pics from NASA.
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
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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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Thank you to all of those who joined us aboard for our
#4thofjuly
celebration! Please have a fun and safe rest of your weekend! Many more amazing events aboard the
#usshornetmuseum
to come!
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
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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!
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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!
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#cosplayers
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).
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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.
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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.
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(Pic of USS Hornet CV-12, USS Enterprise CV-6 & USS San Jacinto CVL-30 in NAS Alameda Sep 45)
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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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!
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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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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...
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!
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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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"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.
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!
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!).
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#alamedaca
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.
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#doolittleraid
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#worldwariihistory
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!
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#sffleetweek
“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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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.
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Full program here:
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. 💙
Yesterday, July 10th, The USS Hornet was the site of the memorial service for Oakland Fire Department Firefighter, Caeden Laffan. The USS Hornet crew extends our condolences to the Laffan Family and our local first responders during this difficult time.
Come to the USS Hornet for the 4th of July! We will have music by DJ Samoa Bay and the Swingin' Blue Stars, multiple food options from Food Truck Mafia, No host bars, free tours of the island, and more!
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#4thofJuly
#4thofjuly2023