The Glenview Naval Air Station Museum was dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Glenview Naval Air Station (NAS Glenview), a pivotal military facility during World War II and the Cold War. Although the air station itself was decommissioned in 1995 and redeveloped into a residential and commercial area called The Glen, efforts to honor its history have continued.
Glenview Naval Air Station Museum / Glenview Hangar One
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Saturday, Sunday 13:00 – 16:00
Free admission
Aircraft collection
| 1459 | Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard |
The Glenview Naval Air Station Museum / Glenview Hangar One is small but had many interesting artifacts, including a plane engine that had been pulled from Lake Michigan from the wreck of a Navy Plane that had gone in doing carrier take-offs and landing from the two flat tops used for that practice during WW II. There is a corner of USCG memorabilia from the old AIRSTA Chicago, along, of course, with the HH-52A.
About the Glenview Naval Air Station
History of NAS Glenview: World War II: NAS Glenview was a major training facility for naval aviators, particularly for carrier qualifications. Two Lake Michigan-based training carriers, the USS Wolverine and USS Sable, were used for practice landings and takeoffs.Cold War Era: The station remained active as a hub for naval aviation and operations until its closure in the 1990s.Notable Contribution: Over 15,000 pilots trained at NAS Glenview, including former President George H.W. Bush.
- Museum and Legacy:
- The Glenview Naval Air Station Museum sought to preserve and share the history of the air station, showcasing artifacts, photographs, and oral histories of those who served there.Displays highlighted the station’s role in training naval aviators and its impact on the local community.
- After the base’s closure, the site was redeveloped into The Glen, a mixed-use development with shopping, dining, residential areas, and parks.Some remnants of the air station, such as the control tower and Hangar One, were preserved and incorporated into the community.
- This organization has worked to honor the history of NAS Glenview through events, education, and preserving historical materials.
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