Air Station Collection

Idea for an air station, attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving)
5616606 Idea for an air station, attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Entrance Hall, London Air Station, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co, Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

North Island. U. S. Naval Air Station. San Diego, California, c1941
North Island. U.S. Naval Air Station. San Diego, California, c1941. From San Diego, California. [Herz, California]

AUSTRALIA: WOMAN SAILOR. Senior nurse Iris Jones on parade with other officers of the Royal Australian Navy Air Station at Nowra, December 1974

Oil tanks burn after being attacked by Japanese warplanes at the U. S. Naval Air Station on Sand Island, Midway atoll
WORLD WAR II: MIDWAY, 1942. Oil tanks burn after being attacked by Japanese warplanes at the U.S. Naval Air Station on Sand Island, Midway atoll, during the Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE. Housing at Corinaso Point, with an amphitheater, tennis and basketball courts, and a baseball diamond, at the U.S. Naval Air Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

COMPUTER ROOM, 1999. Disc storage systems at the Cape Cod Air Station in Massachusetts. Photograph by Bob Kramer, 1999

COMPUTER ROOM, 1999. Computer room at the Cape Cod Air Station in Massachusetts. Photograph by Bob Kramer, 1999

WOMEN MARINES, 1945. Women reservists on parade at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. Photograph, 1945

NAVAL AIR STATION, 1942. American serviceman J.D. Estes at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, August 1942

NAVAL AIR STATION, 1942. American servicemen at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, August 1942

WORLD WAR II: TROOPS, 1942. Group of Fighting French at the United States Naval air station in Jacksonville, Florid. Photograph, October 1942

NAVY: AIR STATION SHELTER. The interior of an air raid shelter at Naval Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii. Photograph, mid or late 20th century

WOMEN MARINES, 1945. A US Marine crew working on a B-25 Mitchell bomber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina

CH-53 Sea Stallion heavy lift transport helicopter on display
A USMC CH-53 Sea Stallion heavy lift transport helicopter on display near the entrance of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe

A pair AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff
Tikrit, Iraq - A pair of AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III waits for an OH-58 Kiowa to clear his flight space
Tikrit, Iraq - An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter waits for an OH-58 Kiowa to clear his flight space

The setting sun silhouettes an air traffic control tower
December 18, 2008 - The setting sun silhouettes the air traffic control tower at Joint Base Balad, Iraq

COB Speicher Control Tower
COB Speicher control tower

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter hovers above the runway
Tikrit, Iraq - An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III hovers above the runway

A Navy air traffic controller maintains an alert watch with binoculars in the control tower at Naval Air Station Millington, Tennessee

COB Speicher control tower under a full moon

THE HINDENBURG, 1937. The German zeppelin Hindenburg exploding at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 6 May 1937

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Legacy of Air Stations" Step into the grand Entrance Hall of London Air Station in 1927, where aviation dreams took flight and innovation soared. Witness the birthplace of aeronautical excellence as pioneers paved the way for future generations. Travel across continents to North Island, U. S. Naval Air Station in San Diego, California, circa 1941. Feel the patriotic spirit surge as brave men and women prepare to defend their nation's skies amidst an uncertain world at war. In December 1974, Senior Nurse Iris Jones proudly parades with fellow officers at Royal Australian Navy Air Station in Nowra. A symbol of progress and equality, she exemplifies the strength and dedication of women serving their country. The Battle of Midway rages on June 4th, 1942 - witness the fierce flames engulfing oil tanks attacked by Japanese warplanes at U. S. Naval Air Station on Sand Island. Amidst chaos and destruction emerges resilience and determination that would change history forever. Venture south to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba during April 1960 - behold Corinaso Point's vibrant housing community nestled within U. S. Naval Air Station grounds. From amphitheaters to sports courts, it is a testament to camaraderie beyond duty. Enter Cape Cod Air Station's Computer Room in Massachusetts during 1999 - marvel at cutting-edge technology shaping modern warfare strategies from disc storage systems to state-of-the-art computers. Innovation propels air stations into an era defined by digital prowess. During World War II's tumultuous years, Women Marines parade proudly alongside their male counterparts at Marine Corps Air Station in 1945 - breaking barriers while defending freedom with unwavering courage. Immerse yourself further into history as American servicemen gather at Naval Air Stations Corpus Christi and elsewhere throughout this pivotal year of 1942 - united by purpose and resolute determination against a common enemy.