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Save The Tower!
"AIR RAID PEARL HARBOR THIS IS NO DRILL." These were the first words broadcast as the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor commenced, and they came from the Ford Island Field Control Tower here at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
For nearly seven decades since, this historic landmark has proudly stood guard over Pearl Harbor and Ford Island – a monument to the brave men and women who fought in WWII. Epic movies such as Tora! Tora! Tora! and Pearl Harbor further immortalized the Tower on the silver screen.
Construction of the 158-foot control tower began in early 1941. At the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the tower structure had been completed without a portion of the platform on the top. Originally, it was painted a solid dark color. The Control Tower was completed and received its familiar red and white paint later in 1942. Weather and neglect has taken its toll over the years, threatening to erase this symbol of American resilience and sacrifice. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has made it a top priority to restore and preserve the tower for future generations.
Hangar 79
When completed, Hangar 79 will tell the story of the WWII air war. Currently, all construction is on hold until the necessary funds are acquired to start Phase 3 of the Museum expansion.
Interactive exhibits and vintage aircraft will cover the Pacific war theater, including the Philippines, the Aleutian Islands, the Solomon Islands, China, and the push toward the Japanese home islands. A replica of a WWII aircraft carrier deck will demonstrate how the carrier revolutionized naval warfare.
Space will be available for traveling exhibits, meetings and special occasion events for groups of up to 1,000. This will provide the first large entertainment venue for special events in Pearl Harbor and one of a very few on Oahu. And, of course, only the Pacific Aviation Museum has the theme power of both the Museum and historic Ford Island.
General Museum Donation
Help support the Museum. Bring new aircraft, support restoration, and secure the future of history at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
Daily, visitors from all over the world view the planes; enjoy exciting hands-on technology experiences such as the “Cactus Air Force” combat flight simulators, hear the stories told by veteran docents and view history through films and audio displays
The Museum’s mission is to develop and maintain an internationally recognized aviation museum on historic Ford Island that educates young and old alike, honors aviators and support personnel who defended freedom in the Pacific Region and to preserve Pacific aviation history.
