Hangar # 1 is of national significance and is a Save America’s Treasure Site. The hangar displays a number of historic military aircraft and exhibits including a National Register-listed fighter jet. NASW, and specifically Hangar #1, are significant for their roles in naval dive-bombing pilot training for the Pacific Theater of Operation during World War II. Military experts believe that the Wildwood Naval Air Station was probably the most important of the half-dozen bases supporting naval dive bomber training during the war.

The grant will help fund the ongoing exterior restoration including window and door restoration and replacement of select exterior cladding. The grant also addresses the need for emergency egress lighting to bring the building up to code.  Previous Trust funding supported the preparation of a preservation plan and restoration of the telescoping doors, roof truss repairs and exterior restoration work.

For more information, visit: www.usnasw.org