Naval Air Museum Barbers Point Explained

Naval Air Museum Barbers Point
Coordinates:	21.3148°N -158.0762°W
Established:	1999
Type:	Military museum
Executive Director:	Brad Hayes^[1]

Naval Air Museum Barbers Point was a military museum in Kapolei, Hawaii.^[2]

The museum preserved the history of the co-located Naval Air Station Barbers Point.^[3] Its exhibits included former U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft including the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Lockheed P-3C Orion, and Sikorsky UH-3H Sea King, among others.^[4]

Established in 1999, the museum was forced to close in June 2020 after longstanding difficulties with the State of Hawaii.^{[2] [5]}

External links

• Aviation Pros article on disposal of the museum's aircraft collection
• Local KITV news article on the museum's eviction
• 2019 Warbird Digest article on the eviction of the museum
• 2014 article on the museum in Warbirds Digest

Notes and References

1. News: Nakaso. Dan. Hawaii Guard pilot dies in private copter crash in Indiana. February 9, 2018. Honolulu Star. March 15, 2017.
2. Web site: Hawai`i's Military Archives, Museums and Libraries : Resources by Military Branch. UH Library. University of Hawaii. February 9, 2018.
3. Web site: Preservation Awards Spotlight: Naval Air Station Barbers Point. historichawaii.org. Historic Hawaii Foundation. February 9, 2018.
4. News: Wallace. Don. Hidden Honolulu: Explore the Best Secrets the City Has to Offer. February 9, 2018. Honolulu Magazine. August 29, 2016.
5. News: Pang. Gordon. Lonely times at Kalaeloa museum. February 9, 2018. Honolulu Advertiser. February 2, 2009.