T.T. WENTWORTH JR FLORIDA STATE MUSEUM

PENSACOLA, FL

RA-5C Vigilante National Naval Aviation Museum

Originally designed as a Mach 2 all-weather bomber capable of delivering nuclear weapons, the A3J Vigilante was eventually modified into a high-speed reconnaissance aircraft after the Navy's strategic bombing mission was assumed by nuclear submarines. The resulting RA-5C Vigilante incorporated sophisticated electronic equipment in its bomb-bay that included side-looking airborne radar and passive electronic countermeasures, along with vertical, oblique and split-image cameras. Eighteen RA-5Cs were lost to enemy fire during the Vietnam War, the highest loss rate of any Navy aircraft during the war, a testament to the dangers of pre and post-strike reconnaissance missions.
RA-5C Vigilante Credit: rocbolt

The T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum is located in Pensacola, Florida and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the region. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the city's courthouse and jail. It was opened in 1988 and is named after T.T. Wentworth Jr., a local historian who collected artifacts and documents related to the history of the area.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including displays on Native American culture, early Spanish exploration, and the Civil War. There are also exhibits showcasing the region's maritime history, including artifacts from shipwrecks and exhibits on the area's fishing industry.

One of the museum's most popular attractions is its collection of vintage toys and games, which includes items dating back to the 19th century. The museum also has an extensive collection of historical documents and photographs, which are available for researchers and scholars to study.

Overall, the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum is an important cultural institution in Pensacola, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history and diverse culture of the Gulf Coast region.

T.T. WENTWORTH JR FLORIDA STATE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PENSACOLA FL. US MID #8401200036

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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T.T. WENTWORTH JR FLORIDA STATE MUSEUM
330 S JEFFERSON ST
PENSACOLA
FL
32502

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T.T. WENTWORTH JR FLORIDA STATE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401200036
Name T.T. WENTWORTH JR FLORIDA STATE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.408765, -87.213382
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1110