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Youngest Naval Aviator in Vietnam Set to Speak at Aviation Museum

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CAPE MAY – Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum’s free historic lecture series will continue this Tuesday June, 14th at 7pm. The Aviation Museum is proud to host Captain Robert J. Moriarty-the youngest Naval aviator in Vietnam and the holder of 14 international aviation records. Capt. Moriarty flew over 800 combat missions, 700 of which were in an OE-2 Birddog, one of the aircraft on display at NASW. He is also widely known for his historic flight between the pillars of the Eiffel Tower in 1984. The lecture will take place in historic Hangar #1. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum boasts over 26 aircraft displays as well as exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs, interactive exhibits that allow visitors to discover the science of flight and more. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Don’t forget bring your camera!
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum is located in Historic Hangar #1 at the Cape May Airport, New Jersey. Cape May Airport was formerly Naval Air Station Wildwood, which served as a World War II dive-bomber training center. The museum is dedicated to the 42 airmen who perished while training at Naval Air Station Wildwood between 1943 and 1945.
For more information, please call Bruce A. Fournier at (609) 886-8787 or email aviationmuseum@comcast.net or visit www.usnasw.org.

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