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Title: Tent Hangars and Hydroplanes, 1914.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photograph of the tent hangars on the shore of the Pensacola Navy Yard taken in January 1914 just prior to the site being renamed the Naval Aeronautical Station Pensacola, Florida. Sea planes are being taxied into their hangars while one is in the process of taking off in the center of the photo.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914photo_tenthangarsandtaxiinghydroplane(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Curtiss Plane on Catapult, April 16, 1915.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo taken April 16, 1915 of LTJG Patrick N.L. Bellinger's Curtiss AB-2 sea plane loaded onto a catapult upon the U.S. Navy Coal Barge No. 214. Men inspect the catapult while others look on.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april-16-1915photo_curtissoncatapult(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: H-16 Seaplane Number 1043, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of Curtiss H-16 seaplane tail number 1043 at NAS Pensacola taken sometime in 1918. Sailors and crewmen relax in the waters of the bay in the background.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918_plane1043(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Sample of the Sky at Pensacola, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo taken from an airplane of three other planes in the sky over Pensacola Bay, taken sometime in 1918. Wing frames of the plane the photo was taken from are visible in the foreground while three planes fly into the distant near the upper center of the photo. The larger of the type is identified as a Curtiss HS type. The back of the photo contains the label given to the photo as well as an archival summary.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918_planesinsky
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Postcard of the "Solo Coffin," 1918.
Author: Rox Photo Shop, U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Postcard of sailors in the "Solo Coffin" crash boat in motion on Pensacola Bay taken sometime in 1918. The back of the postcard contains the address to Rox Photo Shop, unknown if this was the photographer or simply printed the post card. The back also contains an archival summary detailing that the name "Solo Coffin" was given to the crash boat due to its nature as a rescue vessel in the case of pilot crashes on the bay.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918postcard_seacoffin
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Sailor Swimming at NAS Pensacola, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of a sailor swimming at NAS Pensacola taken sometime in 1918. Other sailors look on from the dock and are dressed in a variety of styles from uniform to work clothes. It is unknown if the sailor is swimming for recreation, if he fell, or was pushed in jest.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918_sailorsswimming(2)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Unknown Woman and Dog, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photograph of unknown woman with a dog of unknown breed sitting in a field at NAS Pensacola taken sometime in 1918.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918_unknownwoman
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Aerial View of NAS Pensacola, December 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo looking southwest across NAS Pensacola taken sometime after Decemeber 1918. Hangar Barge One (lower right corner) is onshore and the 125 foot seaplane observation tower (middle left) is complete. Buildings are still painted in camouflage paint schemes used during World War I.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_dec1918_lookingSWatNAS(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: View of Airship DN-1 Over NAS Pensacola, May 6, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of the dirigible DN-1 flying over NAS Pensacola taken on May 6, 1918. Rail tracks are visible in the center of the photo and sailors can be seen working on a new construction in the distance. The back of the photo has an official Navy credit stamp as well as a description of the photograph in felt pent.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_6may1918_airshipDN-1overNAS
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Aerial View of Hangars, December 6, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Aerial photo of seaplane hangars and ramps at NAS Pensacola taken December 6, 1918. The long building to the left perpendicular to the beach is Building 27, known as the Coal Shed. Constructed in 1827, it was originally used to store coal to power steam-engine vessels that moored at the Pensacola Navy Yard. It was later used to store lumber and at the time of this photo used as an aircraft hangar. Curtiss HS-1L seaplanes are parked on the water.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_6dec1918_aerialofhangars
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Aerial View of Seaplane Hangars, December 6, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of western most seaplane hangars on the beach of NAS Pensacola taken on December 6, 1918. The left-most hangar on the lower left housed Squadron 6, the "Wild Rams." Squadron 6 was one of two the navigation training squadrons and flew Curtiss H-12s and H-16s. At the lower mid-photo the small row building was the motor test. At the far lower-right, the hangar painted in camouflage housed Squadron 2, the aerial gunnery training squadron.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_6dec1918_aerialofseaplanehangars(2)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Aerial View of Seaplanes in Water, December 6, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Aerial photo of the waterfront at NAS Pensacola showing hangars, sea plane ramps, sea planes, and the town of Warrington on December 6, 1918. The three dark-roofed buildings are Hangars 74, 75, and 76 from left to right. At the far left are seaplan hangars 225 and 226. Curtiss HS-1L seaplanes rest in the water. Buildings were painted in camouflage during World War I.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_6dec1918_aerialplanesinwater(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Power Plant at NAS Pensacola, October 8, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Two copies of a photo showing Building 47, the Power Plant in the center, and surrounding buildings at NAS Pensacola taken October 8, 1918. Two copies were provided due to a difference in quality and detail with the darker image providing a less stretched, but more obscured, view of the buildings while the lighter copy has significant stretching in its development yet is stamped with credit to the Photographic Lab of NAS Pensacola on the back. An archival summary is also provided on the back...
Show moreTwo copies of a photo showing Building 47, the Power Plant in the center, and surrounding buildings at NAS Pensacola taken October 8, 1918. Two copies were provided due to a difference in quality and detail with the darker image providing a less stretched, but more obscured, view of the buildings while the lighter copy has significant stretching in its development yet is stamped with credit to the Photographic Lab of NAS Pensacola on the back. An archival summary is also provided on the back of the photo.
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Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_8oct1918_camobuildingsandsmokestack
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Title: Camp Saufley, August 9, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of Camp Saufly on Santa Rosa Island, across from Pensacola Bay, taken August 9, 1918. The camp was established as a temporary training base in the summer of 1918 where "aerial gunnery instructions could be carried on without danger to the neighborhood." By November 1918 the walled tents were replaced by wood buildings to include a mess hall, gunnery, armory, etc. All seaplanes and personnel, except night watchmen, returned to NAS Pensacola at night. Visible at far right above the tents...
Show morePhoto of Camp Saufly on Santa Rosa Island, across from Pensacola Bay, taken August 9, 1918. The camp was established as a temporary training base in the summer of 1918 where "aerial gunnery instructions could be carried on without danger to the neighborhood." By November 1918 the walled tents were replaced by wood buildings to include a mess hall, gunnery, armory, etc. All seaplanes and personnel, except night watchmen, returned to NAS Pensacola at night. Visible at far right above the tents is Burgess N-9 Bureau Number A-2428. The camp was named in honor of Lt. Richard C. Saufley, Naval Aviator #14, who was killed at NAS Pensacola in 1916.
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Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_9aug1918_campsaufley(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Personnel Inspection, November 10 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy, Capt. F. M. Bennett
Abstract/Description: Photo of Captain F. M. Bennett, USN Commandant of the Aeronautic Station, Pensacola conducting a Personnel Inspection Saturday November 10, 1918. Two copies were provided due to distinct detail difference in each. The first copy contains the date etched in the photograph in the top left corner while the second provides a clearer photograph and additional information in the form of an archival sticker. An archival summary is provided on the first photo which provides context for the end of...
Show morePhoto of Captain F. M. Bennett, USN Commandant of the Aeronautic Station, Pensacola conducting a Personnel Inspection Saturday November 10, 1918. Two copies were provided due to distinct detail difference in each. The first copy contains the date etched in the photograph in the top left corner while the second provides a clearer photograph and additional information in the form of an archival sticker. An archival summary is provided on the first photo which provides context for the end of World War I.
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Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_10nov1918_inspection
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Title: View West Down the Seaplane Ramp, November 18, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo looking West across the sea plane ramps taken November 18, 1918 at NAS Pensacola. Sailors can be seen working in varied capacities across the ramps though the sea planes in the photo are notable for having been too damaged to consider for repair. Two copies are provided for image clarity and the addition of a 1964 briefing on the back of the second copy detailing how many of the hangars were still in use even as the base turned 50 that year. An archival summary with additional...
Show morePhoto looking West across the sea plane ramps taken November 18, 1918 at NAS Pensacola. Sailors can be seen working in varied capacities across the ramps though the sea planes in the photo are notable for having been too damaged to consider for repair. Two copies are provided for image clarity and the addition of a 1964 briefing on the back of the second copy detailing how many of the hangars were still in use even as the base turned 50 that year. An archival summary with additional information on the nature of the broken planes is also provided on the back of this copy.
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Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_18nov1918_westdownseaplaneramps
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Title: Aviator and Plane 2507, August 20, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of Seaplane with tail number A-2507 and a pilot in his seat taken at NAS Pensacola taken August 20, 1918. Penciled on the back is "N9 dual control?" which references the style of plane that is seen in the photograph.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_20aug1918_plane2507
Format: Set of related objects

Title: View West down Warrington Beach, August 22, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo looking West towards Warrington Beach from the observation tower at NAS Pensacola, taken August 22, 1918. Sailors and sea planes can be seen on the ramps into the hangars. Buildings are still painted in the camouflage scheme used during World War I. Two copies are provided due to differences in descriptive details on the front and back of the photos. Penciled on the back of the first copy is descriptive information that questions when the photo was taken and noting that it must have...
Show morePhoto looking West towards Warrington Beach from the observation tower at NAS Pensacola, taken August 22, 1918. Sailors and sea planes can be seen on the ramps into the hangars. Buildings are still painted in the camouflage scheme used during World War I. Two copies are provided due to differences in descriptive details on the front and back of the photos. Penciled on the back of the first copy is descriptive information that questions when the photo was taken and noting that it must have been taken from "the Tower." The second copy has a date etched in the top left corner of the front of the photo, a stamp of the NAS Photo Lab and an archival summary on the back.
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Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_22aug1918_westdownwarringtonbeach
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Title: Wet Basin, August 23, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of the Wet Basin at NAS Pensacola taken August 23, 1918. U.S. Navy Coal Barge 214 with an aircraft catapult is moored on the opposite side of the Basin.The largest of the three small buildings at the end of the Basin in front of the Coal Barge is Building 144, used to house engine test stands. The large building with arched windows is Building 38, a machine shop.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_23aug1918_wetbasin(1)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Storm Clouds, Plane, and Blimp, August 26, 1918.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Photo of cumulonimbus cloud formation with a rain shaft protruding from the bottom. In the lower left a blimp heads away from the storm while a Curtis H-16/F-5L heads to the beach in the center right.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1918_26aug1918_stormcloudsplaneandblimp(2)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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