HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION INC

WAIALUA, HI

The Hawaiian Historical Aviation Foundation Inc (HHAF) is a non-profit organization located in Waialua, Hawaii. Founded in 1998, HHAF is dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and restoring vintage aircraft, artifacts, and documents that are significant to Hawaii’s aviation history. Through its restoration efforts, HHAF seeks to educate the public about the contributions of Hawaiians to aviation and aerospace.

HHAF has a collection of over 25 aircraft, including the first military aircraft to ever be used in Hawaii, the Stearman PT-17, and the first commercial aircraft to serve Hawaii, the Sikorsky S-38. The organization also has a large collection of artifacts such as aircraft engines, propellers, instruments, and other aviation memorabilia.

In addition to its preservation efforts, HHAF offers educational outreach programs and hosts an annual air show. The air show is a family-friendly event that features vintage aircraft, displays, and demonstrations. The proceeds from the air show go towards the organization's restoration projects.

HHAF also participates in various community events, such as parades and festivals, to promote its mission and spread awareness about the importance of preserving Hawaii’s aviation history. The organization also offers tours of its facility and aircraft for visitors.

HHAF is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Hawaii and educating the public about the contributions of Hawaiians to the industry. Through its restoration efforts, air show, educational outreach, and community events, HHAF is helping to keep the legacy of aviation in Hawaii alive.

HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WAIALUA HI. US MID #8401500131

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

USS Missouri The USS MIssouri - The last commisioned US Navy Battelship. Launched in 1944 and serving through operation Desert Storm.
World War II officially ended on the USS Missouri's quarterdeck, where Japanese representatives signed the official surrender of the Empire of Japan.
Currently the USS Missouri stands as a museum ship in Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii.
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Missouri_" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Missouri_</a>(BB-63)

2023 - HAL Noordam Cruise #2 - Sydney NSW to Vancouver BC - Honolulu, Hawaii - 43 of 47 - Dole Plantation Pineapple Express The Dole Plantation on Oahu has a pineapple express tourist train with a huge line-up for $$ rides.

The Pineapple Express train was originally built in England by Severn Lamb.

The engine is driven via a diesel motor and hydraulic pump, very similar to a bulldozer - really?

The engine and train is modelled after an 1870 design 4-4-0 with tender with four passenger cars - one missing today.

Halawa Station, Skyline Rail Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii. Condemned Aloha Stadium in the background, which is scheduled to be torn down. A new stadium is being planned for the same location.

Yes, we have railway crossing gates in Hawaii!!

Flxible Photo hanging at the Halawa/Aloha Stadium Station

Skyline passing the watercress farm at Pearlridge

Merci Train - French Gratitude Train Although the historically minded among us will know that Hawaii was not a state in 1949, one would wonder why it has a boxcar. The residents of the Territory of Hawaii had contributed two boxcars of sugar to the Friendship Train's relief goods that went to France in 1947. According to the Evening Star of 28 November 1947, we also know that the 34 Lions Clubs of DC and Maryland District 22-C raised money and purchased 30-tons of flour for the Friendship Train. We do know that the French people wanted to make sure that expressions of their gratitude would reach those peoples in Hawaii and the Distirct of Columbia. Therefore they did designate one of the cars to be shared by those communities. Although we have not yet found any official reports that tell us how the gifts were split, Hawaii did receive the box car.

Preserved, but stored outside and long neglected, the Hawaii boxcar restoration began just prior to the COVID pandemic and was forced to immediately stop. Active restoration efforts began again in April 2022. As of January 2023 repairs to the frame have been completed to be followed by painting of the frame and installation of the floor. This is expected to be completed by March 2023 followed by insallation of the wood on the sides and ends of the boxcar.&quot;

Source: <a href="http://mercitrain.org/Hawaii/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">mercitrain.org/Hawaii/</a>

Contact HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION INC

HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION INC
66-888 WANINI ST
WAIALUA
HI
96791

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MID #	8401500131
Name	HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	990221461
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201202
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	21.573723, -158.107769
CODES	FIPS State Code: 15 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 009902 US Census Block: 2008