I finally got to the Oakland Aviation Museum near the Oakland Airport. So happy to finally go and did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded my expectations which were high. The place is just too cool and it has a lot of history in it. This blog is dedicated to the artifacts there and the next blog on Wednesday will be about the planes they have there. One of things I learned is that Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area have a huge aviation history:
 |
| Bust of Feng Ru , who designed and constructed the first successful "aeroplane" on the Pacific Coast in 1909 |
And with the former Alameda Naval Base and Air Station nearby:
 |
| A-6 Intruder tailhook |
 |
| 1965 APH-3 flight helmet |
 |
| Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, an aviation pioneer was born in Alameda and the main street out the museum is named for him |
 |
| Flag from the USS Lexington (CV2) which was sunk at the battle of Coral Sea in 1942 |
Finally Amelia Earhart flew from the Oakland Airport many times as a pioneer in aviation. Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan departed Oakland Airport May, 21 1937, for Miami, FL, to begin her second attempt at world circumnavigation. After completing 2/3rds of the journey, they were last heard from on July 2nd, 1937, on approach to Howland Island in the Pacific. Earhart and Noonan were never found and their final whereabouts remains a mystery.:
 |
| Amelia Earhart at Oakland Airport |
The Oakland Aviation Museum is a hidden gem that if you get a chance, you need to visit.
Almost forgot, I will be doing family stuff next week and don't know how much I will be on. I am thankful for all that reads this blog. Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
What an interesting museum nice phtos you took too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tanfastic week :-)
...a great collection of memorabilia, the signs are my favorite. Little did I know that Railway Express had an Air Express Division. I appreciate having you stop by, I hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent museum to visit. I am glad you did.
ReplyDeleteMB
Interesting museum and so much to see. Amelia Earhart has always fascinated me.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much history here; so much to soak up and learn. Thanks for linking to #sharethejoylinky
ReplyDeleteVery appropriate for Veteran's Day! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like the old poster: Keep Flying Buy War Bonds
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are amazing. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and sharing this at Celebrate Your Story.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/11/cars-were-classy-back-then.html
HOLY COW! Did not disappoint indeed! This place is awesome my friend... even a pic of Amelia Earhart! Totally cool!
ReplyDeleteMy brother and brother-in-law would love to visit that museum, Patrick. I'll have to share this post with them. Thanks for taking us along!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to spend an afternoon. I too love history and I would enjoy this. I don't live very far from Oakland.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and enjoy your family on Thanksgiving next week. ☺
Hadn't heard of this one. Looks like a fascinating place that I would like to check out if I am in the area some day. Thanks for sharing. http://LittleMissHISTORY.com
ReplyDeletePatrick,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun exhibition! I loved to see some of this stuff, especially the Amelia Earhart memorabilia. Thanks for joining and linking up with me today!
Interesting. Earhart was a courageous lady, pushing boundaries in more ways than one.
ReplyDeleteWhen we lived in California we loved to fly to Oakland. From there we could take the BART to San Francisco. It was much easier than actually flying to San Francisco International Airport. - Margy
ReplyDeleteI love all the old posters! Fun!
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating post thanks Patrick. Always a pleasure having you link up at #overthemoon.
ReplyDeleteWe have an air museum here as well. It's fun taking the boys to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Looks like a great place!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I visited a similar museum in New Hampshire that we thoroughly enjoyed. :-)
Thanks for sharing your photos of the museum. I love the vintage posters and all of the history shown.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating museum Patrick you always visit the most interesting places
ReplyDeleteAmelia Earhart is such an American Icon and mystery, the flag is amazing but sad, and my favorite part is the helmet. What I wouldn't give to be able to try that helmet on. Loved the tour, thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteI am always interested in such history and memorabilia. Great museums!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. My dad was in the air force and I know he would love to visit. Have a great week. Thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDelete