Naval Aviation History

The NHHC Archives (Operational Archives, Aviation Archives, and Ships Archives) is preparing for a major construction project to fix its records' storage environment in building 108 at the Washington Navy Yard. In addition, it is engaging in a parallel project to reduce a large processing backlog. Both are necessary to protect the collections we hold and greatly improve access to the valuable records in the collections. The archives will close for short periods of one to two weeks to allow staff to focus on implementing these two essential projects. We appreciate your cooperation and support in adjusting your information requests and research visits to allow us to focus on these critical projects. Upcoming closures are 28 Jan to 8 Feb 2013.

The Naval Aviation History Office was established in January 1942. The office deals with subject matter on Naval Aviation from its beginnings in 1911 to the present time. It provides research assistance, maintains record collections and publishes articles, monographs and books on Naval Aviation.

Please submit requests by email to: aviationhistory@navy.mil, or in writing to the address below:

NHHC Archives-Aviation
805 Kidder Breese SE,
Washington Navy Yard,
Washington, D.C. 20374-5060.

Extensive personal research requests are beyond the scope of the office. The general public should submit their requests in writing. Processing time for reference requests is 4 to 8 weeks.

Department Hours

Monday: 0900 - 1600 (9 am - 4 pm)
Tuesday and Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday and Friday: 0900 - 1600 (9 am - 4 pm)
CLOSED: Weekends and Federal holidays

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