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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CEM_naval-air-station-norfolk_Norfolk-VA.html
Naval Air Station Norfolk was commissioned August 8, 1918 and is the birthplace of naval aviation. NAS Norfolk initially provided support for operational and experimental flights but quickly grew into a major sea plane base.
World War II brough…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BYO_navy-mess-attendant-school_Norfolk-VA.html
From 1933 to 1942, Navy recruits of African descent attended this school, located in barracks at Unit "K-West" and later at "B-East." Advancement opportunities for these sailors and counterparts of Asian-Pacific Island heritage were then limited t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYRW_uss-cole-ddg-67_Norfolk-VA.html
[Rendering of the guided missile destroyer USS COLE]
At 1118 on the morning of October 12, 2000, as USS COLE (DDG 67) was refueling in Aden Harbor, Yemen, suicide bombers detonated an explosive-laden boat directly against the port side of the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM8M_u-s-submarine-veterans-w-w-ii-memorial_Norfolk-VA.html
Dedicated to the memory of the submarines, their officers and crews who are still on patrol beneath the sea.
May the flame of patriotism that drove these men be kindled in the breasts of all who view this memorial ....
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6Z_we-remember-turret-two_Norfolk-VA.html
FC3 T. T. Adams · GM3 R. W. Backherms · EMFA D. C. Battle · GM3(SW) W. S. Blakey · GM3 P. E. Bopp · SR R. J. Bradshaw · LTjg P. E. Buch · SA E. E. Casey · GM2 J. P. Cramer · GM3 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6J_birthplace-of-naval-aviation_Norfolk-VA.html
On 14 Nov. 1910, off Old Point Comfort across the harbor from here, the U.S. Navy demonstrated that airplanes could be launched from ships. Flying a Curtiss biplane, Eugene Ely took off from a wooden ramp constructed atop the deck of the cruiser U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIZR_naval-aviation-depot-norfolk_Norfolk-VA.html
The depot began in 1917 as part of the Naval Air Detachment of six canvas hangers servicing seven seaplanes. Before the depot closed in 1996, its name changed over time from Construction and Repair (1918), Assembly and Repair (1922), Overhaul and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB3M_uss-cole-ddg-67-memorial_Norfolk-VA.html
In lasting tribute to their honor, courage and commitment:
Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter, 21Hull Maintenance Technician Second ClassMechanicsville, VA
Richard Costelow, 35Chief Electronics Technician (Surface Warfare)Morrisville, PA
Lakeina …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAPU_virginia-and-monitor_Norfolk-VA.html
Across Hampton Roads from this point the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac) and the U.S.S. Monitor fought, March 9, 1862. This was the first combat between iron-clad vessels in the history of the world. After a severe engagement in which each vessel faile…