USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, California

Alameda, California

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USS Hornet (CVS-12) Museum
Pier 3, Alameda Port
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 221-8448
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USS Hornet (CVS-12) photo by John Shupek

USS Hornet (CVS-12) Aircraft Carrier Museum
Photos by John Shupek
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Overview

The aircraft carrier USS HORNET is a national treasure, having participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century -- World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Now peacefully moored at historic Alameda Point on San Francisco Bay, the USS HORNET is a timeless memorial to those who defended our American values and to those who have pursued America's technological advancements. Whether its mission was projecting military might in times of war or supporting technological achievements in space exploration, the USS HORNET has continually maintained "A Heritage of Excellence."

The USS HORNET MUSEUM proudly enters the new millennium with the goal of educating and inspiring both young and old with respect to the challenges of the past and possibilities for the future. The museum is open seven days a week. All tours, whether self-guided or docent-led, involve climbing steep stairways, so comfortable clothing and shoes with nonskid soles are recommended. To ensure a pleasant visit, other tour tips are available for review. The museum is located less than 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco at the former Alameda Naval Air Station, in Alameda, California.

5043: Douglas A-4A Skyhawk, BuNo 139929, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5048: Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk, BuNo 158137, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5051: Eastern TBM-3 Avenger, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5054: Grumman F-14A-140-GR Tomcat, BuNo 162689, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5055: Grumman F9F-5P Panther, BuNo 125316, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5057: North American FJ-2 Fury, BuNo 132057, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5058: Piasecki HUP-1 Retriever, BuNo 124915, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5059: Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

5060: Vought F8U-1 Crusader, BuNo 143703, USS Hornet Museum, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA (4/11/2004)

USS Hornet (CVS-12) Aircraft Carrier Museum
Photos by John Shupek
( Note: Club Skytamer members may enlarge photos to 3000x2000 pixels )

Aircraft

Douglas A-4A "Skyhawk" (BuNo 139929)
Douglas TA-4J "Skyhawk" (BuNo 158137)
Grumman (Eastern) TMB-3 "Avenger"
Grumman F9F-5P "Panther" (BuNo 125316)
Grumman F-14A-140-GR "Tomcat" (BuNo 162689)
Grumman US-2B "Tracker"
North American FJ-2 "Fury" (BuNo 132057)
Piasecki HUP-1 "Retriever" (BuNo 124915)
Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King"
Vought F8U-1 (F-8A) "Crusader" (BuNo 143703)
misc. artifacts