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Sea Plane Ramp Looking West, March-November 1918
Abstract/Description
Photo of westward view of seaplane ramp at NAS Pensacola with a Curtiss R-6 taxiing away taken sometime between March and November 1918. Various means of transportation are visible in the photo from steam ships on the water, to the seaplane, to a horse drawn carriage in the middle right next to plan 776, and a chassis of a carriage being worked on in the lower right. The photos are duplicates yet contained different information on the back so are provided for contextualization. The first copy...
Show morePhoto of westward view of seaplane ramp at NAS Pensacola with a Curtiss R-6 taxiing away taken sometime between March and November 1918. Various means of transportation are visible in the photo from steam ships on the water, to the seaplane, to a horse drawn carriage in the middle right next to plan 776, and a chassis of a carriage being worked on in the lower right. The photos are duplicates yet contained different information on the back so are provided for contextualization. The first copy has a date range and notable planes that are seen in the photo. The second contains a possibly older description written on the back as well as an archival summary detailing how the date range was conceived.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.march-nov1918_seaplaneramps
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HELICOPTER IN FLIGHT
Title
HELICOPTER IN FLIGHT.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of a Navy helicopter in flight.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_028
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CRASH CREW PRACTICING FIRE WORK
Title
CRASH CREW PRACTICING FIRE WORK.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of a crash crew practicing a fire work exercise.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_034
Format
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NAVAL AVIATION MEMORIAL CHURCH
Title
NAVAL AVIATION MEMORIAL CHURCH.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_017
Format
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PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE AND LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S HOUSE
Title
PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE AND LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S HOUSE.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of Pensacola Lighthouse and Lighthouse keepers’ house.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_023
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CRASH CREW PRACTICING FIRE EXTINGUISHING
Title
CRASH CREW PRACTICING FIRE EXTINGUISHING.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of a crash crew practicing a fire extinguishing exercise.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_035
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KEN WHITING ON A BIPLANE
Title
KEN WHITING ON A BIPLANE.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photograph of Ken Whiting, Naval Aviator No. 16.
Identifier
uwf_PF083_Item_031
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Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914
Title
Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the beach at the Naval Aeronautic Station, Pensacola taken sometime in early 1914. The photo showcases many of the buildings of the station including Building 38 in the right hand side and the water tower in the background. The condition of the beach is conspicuous. The back of the photo has extra details on who the photo was sent to in February 1914 as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_feb14-1914photo_picturetosecnav
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Taxiing Burgess N-9, 1918
Title
Taxiing Burgess N-9, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Burgess N-9 taxiing along the water at NAS Pensacola, taken early 1918.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.Jan-July1918photo_burgessN-9taxiing(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial View of Advanced Redoubt, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Advanced Redoubt, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Advanced Redoubt of Fort San Carlos de Barrancas taken from a dirigible over the Naval Air Station Pensacola, 1918. The shadow of the blimp is visible in the lower left corner.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918photo_aerialadvancedredoubt
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Aerial View of Pensacola Lighthouse, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Pensacola Lighthouse, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Pensacola Lighthouse taken from the air sometime in 1918.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_circa1918photo_aerialoflighthouse(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial Postcard Photo of the Navy Aeronautical Station, 1914
Title
Aerial Postcard Photo of the Navy Aeronautical Station, 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Postcard photograph of the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola looking west. The canvas hangars and coal shed are visible along the beach as well as Building 38 in the lower right. On the back showcases the postcard stamping as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_circa1914photopostcard_aerialview
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Athletic Field and Stands, 1918
Title
Athletic Field and Stands, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the athletic field and stands looking northeast at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, taken in late 1918. The dirigible hangar and floating hanger can be seen in the upper part of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_athleticfieldandstands(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Photographic Laboratory Building 258, 1918
Title
Photographic Laboratory Building 258, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Photographic Laboratory, Building 258, at the Naval Air Station at Pensacola, Florida, taken sometime in 1918. The back of the photo contains descriptive information of where to find additional photos or info at the National Archives as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
NAS_1918_1918photo_bldg258thephotolab
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Aerial View of Northwest Florida, August 5, 1918
Title
Aerial View of Northwest Florida, August 5, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photo of a coastline along Northwest Florida taken on August 5, 1918. Structures are built directly upon the sand and coastline. The back of the photo contains a Navy credit stamp and an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_Aug51918photo_aerialNWflorida
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Photo of NAS from Observation Tower, August 22, 1918
Title
Photo of NAS from Observation Tower, August 22, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Naval Air Station Pensacola taken from the observation tower on August 22, 1918. The Pontoon hangar is along the coast while horses look on. A dock is under construction on the right and in the distance smoke trails from a factory in Pensacola. Math problems, a stamp from Fly Magazine, and an archival summary rest on the back of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_aug221918photo_NASlookingnorth
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Building 25, August 23, 1918
Title
Building 25, August 23, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Building 25 at the Naval Air Station Pensacola which at this time was being used as a barracks for Enlisted sailors. The building represents early military utilitarian architecture and features camouflage paint. Beds and sailors are visible through the windows of the building while others move about the entrances.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_aug231918photo_building25(3)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Curtiss Flying Boats on Beach, March 1914
Title
Curtiss Flying Boats on Beach, March 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Duplicate photos of Curtiss planes parked on the beach of the NAS Pensacola in a photo dated March 1914. The darker version has a longer view point of the beach and includes images of extra sailors. Some tail numbers are visible in the lighter version of the photograph. The planes, from closest to furthest, are a Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Curtiss hydroaeroplane A-3; Curtiss flying boat, C-2; Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Wright hydroaeroplane B-3; Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Curtiss "OWL"...
Show moreDuplicate photos of Curtiss planes parked on the beach of the NAS Pensacola in a photo dated March 1914. The darker version has a longer view point of the beach and includes images of extra sailors. Some tail numbers are visible in the lighter version of the photograph. The planes, from closest to furthest, are a Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Curtiss hydroaeroplane A-3; Curtiss flying boat, C-2; Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Wright hydroaeroplane B-3; Curtiss flying boat, C-type; Curtiss "OWL" amphibian E-1; and Curtiss hydroaeroplane, A-type.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_march1914photo_curtissflyingboats
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Curtiss Flying Boats on Beach, March 1914, Wide Shot
Title
Curtiss Flying Boats on Beach, March 1914, Wide Shot.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Shot of the Curtiss flying boats and hydroplanes on the beach of NAS Pensacola which includes details of the yard behind the canvas tents. Details of the date taken and plane types are written above the photograph and some tail markings are barely visible.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_march1914photo_curtissflyingboats(wider)(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Flying Boats on the Beach, March 1914
Title
Flying Boats on the Beach, March 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Curtiss flying boats and other planes on the beach in front of their canvas hangars, taken March 1914. An archival summary is pasted on the card below the photo and provides additional information on the types of planes within the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_march1914photo_f-boats(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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