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https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.statesmanjournal.com/amp/1551914001 Click on the link or copy and paste to read these interesting stories of the week We are pleased to announce that we are reopening the museum effective today 05/30/2020, so come on in for a self-guided tour. We won't be able to give formal tours, however you can ask questions and view our museum. We ask that visitors remain social distancing and wear masks at this time. We look forward to seeing you!
On May 20th, 1998, we were officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since we are closed due to COVID-19, we will not be able to celebrate. We wish everyone the best and ask that you use proper methods to stay safe during this time.
Due to multiple factors, including the Coronavirus, the museum will be temporarily closed to visitors. We will post an update on our website when we re-open. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be advised that our original vendors are no longer engraving bricks. While finding a new vendor, we will be halting all brick orders. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The January luncheon will take place on January 25th, 2020, at the Lauderdale Yacht Club at 11:30 am. The museum will be closed Saturday. The guest speaker will be Brian Silver, a Marine Corp veteran and pilot, discussing his career and experiences. Please be advised that there is a donation of $25 per person.
August 17, 2019, we had an amazing afternoon with Captain Neil Stark and Captain Bill Watts from Fishing with America's Finest. For more information, contact Captain Stark at (954822-1481 or fwaforg@gmail.com
March 23, 2019, our luncheon took place. our guest speaker was Jean-Pierre Paviot, who discussed his Normandy D-Day tours. For more information go to www.ddaymemorytour.com
http://www.becon.tv/vod?vidID=181464&channelID=10256&page=1
 Flight 19 Researcher Jon Myhre with Sun-Sentinel Reporter Wayne Roustan at the NAS Fort Lauderdale MuseumMuseum member, Captain Jon Myhre died on October 6,2018, surrounded by his family in Palm Bay, Florida. He was a PFC in the U.S. Marine Corps then transferred to the US Army in 1965. He was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war who served two tours and was a highly decorated hero. Jon was one of the leading experts on the history of Flight 19. He authored a book, The Discovery Of Flight 19. He also is responsible for the historical marker, remembering the 13 crew members aboard the PBM- Mariner lost during the search for Flight 19. The marker sits next to the sea plane ramp at what was previously NAS Banana River and is now Patrick Air Force Base. He was continuing his research, attempting to uncover the mystery of December 5, 1945 even during his final days. He will be greatly missed and remembered through his works and the legacy he left behind in the museum.
www.miamimilitarymuseum.com 12450 SW 152nd St. Miami, FL 33177 305-905-5196 Hours Sat. & Sun 10:00-4:00 By appointment only contact Anthony Atwood ,PHD  Join us at Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, November 17th @ 11:30am for the quarterly luncheon !!
Our speaker is Asst. Professor Walter Houghton. Please R.S.V.P. prior to Wednesday, November 14th by calling the museum @ 954-359-4400  David J. Bass and Dr. John Bloom In July, David J. Bass brought a group of Merrill Lynch investors to enjoy a nice lunch and historical presentation from Dr. Bloom. We enjoyed having your group visit our museum. Thank you, David, for sharing our museum with your group and for the generous donation.
The 73rd Flight 19 Anniversary Memorial Ceremony taking place Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum building 4000 West Perimeter Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Directions / Contact 0 Comments donate with Amazon   The Lost Squadron, by Bob Jenny. On exhibit at Museum.
Join us at the Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, August 4th at 11:30am for our quarterly luncheon.
Our Guest Speaker is Bob Alden, LCDR, USN (Ret) Please RSVP by Thursday, August 2nd. Leave a message on the museum phone 954-359-4400 On May 3rd, the museum hosted 30 sailors from the USS Detroit, USS Kearsarge, US Coast Guard and NOSC Miami. The weather was beautiful and they came ready to work !! The sailors performed many tasks including landscape work, painting our torpedoes and overall general maintenance of the facility. They were rewarded with a tour of the museum and pizza for lunch !!! |
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