November is National Aviation History Month so in honor of that I wanted to share one of my all-time favorite websites. The State of Hawaii runs an incredible archive of photos and facts covering the unique aviation heritage of the Aloha State. To view the photos, go to the side menu and select “Aviation Photos” and then the decade you are interested in. Most photos are further categorized by island and airport. Some of my favorites include construction pictures from Honolulu’s reef runway from the 1970s, Kahului in the 80s, and photos of the Pan Am Clippers from the 1930s. There is also an extensive collection from Hickam Airforce base in World War II. The website also includes a lot of information about Hawaii’s airport system, pioneer airlines, as well as major events. So whether you’re looking to re-live your first trip to the islands or just want to see what life was like back when United really was the Friendly Skies, be sure to check out this site!
Happy Aviation Heritage Month!
Pam Am Honolulu Clipper 1939 (hawaii.gov/hawaiiaviation)