What was once a sleepy island farming town is now home to one of the premiere naval installations in America. How it all happened it amazing!
The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
The PBY – Naval Air Museum tells stories through a mix of photographs, artifacts, text, military uniforms, and hands-on activities. It tells both the big stories and the small individual stories of our men and women in service.
NASWI & Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
NAS Whidbey Island began in 1941, and the Naval Air Museum details the history of the men, women, and aircraft that have served there.
Oak Harbor’s Military History Commands the Visitor’s Attention
Recently named best in the world by the U.S. Navy, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Oak Harbor has a significant influence on this small but bustling town’s diverse population.
As many as 5,000 sailors are stationed here at time, and its a base that is often requested—and no wonder.
The PBY – Naval Air Museum – The Story of Gigi
The story of the PBY-5A Catalina and how it transformed Oak Harbor into a WWII Navy Seaplane Base is a fascinating tale, and one that’s exemplified by “Gigi,” a PBY-5A Catalina that first came to Oak Harbor in 1943 and now sits on display in the city.
Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum Ship’s Store
The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum Ship’s Store offers books, t-shirts, caps and other memorabilia about Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and the plane that was among the first to fly here, the PBY Catalina. Shop the store when you visit or shop the online store here…
Military
The guns of Ft. Casey and Ft. Ebey, the planes and jets of Naval Air Station Whidbey, the military barracks of Camp Casey; they’re all part of the military history of Whidbey Island.
Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
The PBY Naval Air Museum is a great way to see many of the artifacts and memorabilia related to Whidbey Island’s Military History. The museum even has a restored PBY Catalina on display across Pioneer Way from the museum.
Filming at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Filming at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Located north of Oak Harbor, Whidbey NAS encompasses over 7,000 acres. This base is the only one in the world to operate the Growler series of jets. With 2400 civilian personnel, 7400 military, and their families, this base has all the amenities you’d expect and more. As well as housing, entertainment, and … Read More
Jets on Whidbey
Jets from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island train over the island for various missions. One of the most challenging is practicing landing on an aircraft carrier. Learn more about when and where this training occurs and the complexities of an aircraft carrier landing.