Photo taken circa 1922 of the balloon landing field at NAS Pensacola looking southwest. This photo was taken before land-based aircraft training was added to the base. Two blimps are visible in the photo, one at the left through the open door of the dirigible hangar and the other on the field towards the center right. Personnel can be seen gathered around the balloon on the field.
Photo of Station Field taken in 1922 which showcases a squadron of approximately 40 Curtiss JN-4HT aircraft parked before the hangars. The back of the photo contains descriptive information on the nature of the subjects and the date the photo was taken. A stamp of credit to the U.S. Navy is also present as well as a stamp that the photo was developed at the NAS Photo Lab. A small archival summary is also presented for additional context.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_squadrononstationfield
Format
Set of related objects
Title
Collier at Pier 302, 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photo of Pier 302 showing a docked collier taken around 1922. Stacks of pilings are present on the collier's deck and the pier. Several buildings are still painted in the camouflage scheme utilized during World War I as well.
Photot showing the Eagle Class Patrol Vessel 43 (Pe-43) with an inflated Kite Balloon at Pier 302, dated 1921. Note the building in the back is still painted in camouflage which was utilized during World War 1. Men on the pier observe from the ground.
