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Desk of Onee & Richard

2024-07-02T10:22:07-07:00

Thank you to our faithful Museum donors and members who have supported us throughout the year. And welcome to our newest members: from Washington, Valerie Garstin and Yara Heinks, and from Oregon, Julie Havelka. Also, from Oregon, aviation enthusiast, CDR Philip R. Rossi, SC, USN (Ret) who joined as a Life member.

With the holidays coming, a Museum membership makes a great gift. Also, find gift ideas in the Ship’s Store and on our website.

Wishing you all a safe ending to 2020.

-Onee Hedeen

I miss days at the Museum as lately my volunteer work has […]

Desk of Onee & Richard2024-07-02T10:22:07-07:00
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Chairman’s Report

2024-07-02T10:22:19-07:00

“Resilience” and “Belief”

Well… time has passed and we still are dealing with that old enemy: COVID-19. It permeates our everyday activities whether it be work or play. Most of us now have a personal acquaintance with this plague; a friend, a relative, a neighbor or even ourselves. It truly is serious.

Our response to it really defines who we are: do we accept it, fight it or deal with it in some other manner? A plague has no conscience, no goals or feelings of any kind…We do!

Most of our friends and co-workers at the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum have […]

Chairman’s Report2024-07-02T10:22:19-07:00
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This Quarter In History

2024-07-02T10:22:26-07:00

By Michael Alberich, CW4 US Army (ret)

WWII (era)

 25 Nov 1943: VP-62 departed NAS Whidbey Island Wash., for Dutch Harbor, Aleutians, headquarters of FAW-4, arriving on 30 November. The squadron received its assignment and departed for NS Adak, Alaska, the next day.

(Source: Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol 2)

10 Dec 1943: VP-62 was temporarily based ashore at Amchitka, Alaska, for familiarization flights (source: Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol 2)

 12 Oct 1944: VPB-62 was relieved by VPB-43 for return to NAS Seattle, Wash. All 12 aircraft and associated ground crew personnel returned […]

This Quarter In History2024-07-02T10:22:26-07:00
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Mid Year Campaign

2020-09-24T12:20:10-07:00

WOW! What a response from you, our supporters. In just over a week, you delivered nearly $12,000 and propelled the donation plane through $55,000. Most important, we blew by the $15,000 match by nearly $5000.

With the $15,000 match, the total for the appeal will be just over $70,000 – right in the middle of our target range. If your check is in the mail or you did not want to overload the Post Office, your donation will help push the museum toward the top range of our goal; $80,000. Reaching the top will almost restore the hole in our […]

Mid Year Campaign2020-09-24T12:20:10-07:00
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Papa Seagull Waits Patiently

2024-07-02T10:22:40-07:00

Papa Seagull “Felix” sits atop a nest with three eggs waiting for hatchlings in the Aircraft Display Area.  Seagulls are known to pair for life and are productive breeders with the mating season traditionally beginning in early February resulting in the breeding season starting from May to the end of July – on average a clutch of three eggs are laid in April to early May. The eggs take about three weeks to hatch so the first chicks are generally seen about the beginning of June.

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Papa Seagull Waits Patiently2024-07-02T10:22:40-07:00
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Returned Mail

2024-07-02T10:22:50-07:00

Museum volunteer Don Growe sorts through the myriad of returned letters from a previous out mailing. For us to keep in touch with you to bring you the latest news, having your correct address on file is essential. If you’d like to bring us up to date, just email info@pbymf.org or send a postcard to PO Box 941, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-0941.

Returned Mail2024-07-02T10:22:50-07:00
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Museum Library

2024-07-02T10:23:04-07:00

Always the faithful volunteer, Navy Hodges manages the museum research library located across the street from the facility. For a truly historical exploration of vintage books, magazines and news items, contact her for an appointment at (360) 240-9500.

Museum Library2024-07-02T10:23:04-07:00
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Scholarship Recipient

2024-07-02T10:22:57-07:00

Cheyanne Winchester of Oak Harbor is the 2020 Eileen Brown Scholarship award winner. Winchester originally hails from Pasco, WA and has lived on Whidbey Island since the 5th grade. She is planning a double major at Western Washington University in Bellingham in Music Performance (Bachelors) and Music Education (Masters) with the goal of becoming a high school teacher. The Museum has offered the award to deserving students annually for several years. Eileen Brown was one of the Museum’s original founders and a most enthusiastic supporter.

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Scholarship Recipient2024-07-02T10:22:57-07:00
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Limited Edition Challenge Coins

2024-07-02T10:23:13-07:00
The Museum Challenge coins are in! For only $19.95 each + tax (total $21.69 each), one or more could be yours. Pick up a limited edition piece of history in the ship’s store today. Supply is limited to only 100 coins produced so get several for yourself and others now. On-line purchase available under “Ships Store/Collections” on this website.
Limited Edition Challenge Coins2024-07-02T10:23:13-07:00