Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC, NY
N 40° 45.866 W 073° 59.951
18T E 584469 N 4513089
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of NY's most visited attractions. It's a must see for an aviation fan!
Waymark Code: WMY7N
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2006
Views: 170
The first impression is awesome... An aircraft carrier standing right across West St, with lots of planes on top. Usually, the entrance is a bit crowded but it's worth the waiting.
Some info from the official website:
One of the most successful ships in US History is now a national historic landmark, and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. In 1943, the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier was commissioned for service in World War II and went on to serve as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam. Today the museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events that make Intrepid a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement.
Intrepid from being sent the scrap yard, the Intrepid has become a true icon. His vision to honor our heroes by making Intrepid a lasting memorial to those who sacrificed for our country continues to be realized through the Museum’s mission to Honor our Heroes, Educate the Public, and Inspire our Youth.
Kids and adults alike find themselves immersed and inspired by the Intrepid Museum’s exhibits, which range from thrilling historical re-creations such as Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light, to relevant displays such as Defending our Future. While here, you can also ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit our Virtual Flight Zone, or tour the inside of the world’s fastest commercial airplane, Concorde.
On display it's possible to find:
Grumman/Eastern Aircraft TBM-3E AVENGER
Lockheed A-12 Blackbird
Bell AH-1 Cobra
Vought F-8K Crusader
McDonnell F3H-2N (F-3B) Demon
Dassault Etendard IV-M
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
North American FJ-3 Fury
McDonnell-Douglas/British Aerospace - AV-8A Harrier
Bell UH-1A HUEY
Grumman A-6F Intruder
MiG-21 PFM
Mc Donnell F-4N Phantom<
Supermarine F-1 Scimitar
Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra
Sikorsky HH-52 Sea Guardian
McDonnell Douglas A-4B Skyhawk
Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight
Grumman F11F (F-11) Tiger
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Grumman E-1B Tracer
Grumman TS-2 Tracker
Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir
Aermacchi MB-339, ITALY
Bell 47 D/ H-13 Sioux
It's an impressive collection!
Museum Name: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Museum Web Address: [Web Link]
Museum Address:
Pier 86, W46th St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY USA
100036
Museum Focus:: General Aviation
Cost:: 55000000.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of Operation:: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
List at least one aircraft on display:: Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, Bell AH-1 Cobra, among several others!
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List one aircraft on display: