That’s exactly what happens at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park, Maryland – a hidden aeronautical treasure that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets.

On Nov. 14, 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss “Pusher” biplane lifted off the deck of the cruiser USS Birmingham off Hampton Roads, Virginia. The ...

This video explores the unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the AV-8B Harrier II and the F-35B Lightning II. It highlights how these aircraft operate from carriers and short runways, ...

At the recent 2025 Oceana Air Show, Navy pilots shared stories that link the service’s airborne innovation to a 250-year tradition of courage and adaptability. As the U.S. Navy marks its 250th ...

U.S Navy sailors conduct flight quarters with a Philippine Navy AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter aboard the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) during ...

Abstract: Achieving and maintaining situational awareness (SA) is crucial in naval aviation. Traditional methods of measuring spatial ability (SpA) and SA rely on static, two-dimensional tasks that ...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Ashton Burton, a senior at Hampton University, has dreamed of taking to the skies since he was in high school. After years of training and dedication, that dream is coming true.

A new exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, is giving attendees a rare glimpse into life for prisoners of war and bringing back a flood of memories for Vietnam veterans ...

In this month’s picks, a sharp portrait of a political leader, an intriguing essay film from a renowned novelist and a sensitive look at the impact a gamer had on the lives of his friends. By Ben ...

U.S. Navy Lt. Everett Alvarez Jr. was the first American to stay at the infamous Hoa Lo prison in North Vietnam, and when others arrived after they wondered how he managed to snag the best spot in the ...

Three Vietnam veterans, whose time as prisoners of war ranged from months to years, attended the opening of a new exhibit Friday at the National Naval Aviation Museum to honor POWs. They had a common ...