Air Group 11

Air Group 11

An aircraft carrier is, at its heart, a floating airport dedicated to serving the air groups that fly off her. This exhibit spotlights artifacts and photographs from pilots all over the United States who flew as part of Air Group 11, which flew off Hornet from 1944-1945 in the Pacific during WWII.

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The Space Race/Apollo Splashdown

The Space Race/Apollo Splashdown

The Space Race / Apollo Splashdown In Hornet’s hangar bay, see larger artifacts from the Space Race between...
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Roll Call! Life on an Essex Class Carrier

Roll Call! Life on an Essex Class Carrier

This exhibit highlights the clothing and personal gear of the men that served on aircraft carriers like USS Hornet....
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Hornet Legacy

Hornet Legacy

This exhibit is currently closed for update, reopening in late summer 2025. The Museum is excited for visitors...
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