Wings Of Freedom Aviation Museum

SH-2G Super Seasprite walkaround at the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

A Navy Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite is part of the collection at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, located in Willow Grove, Pa. The museum is located along the property of the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, now called the Horsham Air Guard Station, in Montgomery County, Pa. The aircraft on display, Bureau No. 162576, is an all-weather Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopter with additional search and rescue and utility capabilities. This specific aircraft served both as a SH-2F and SH-2G. The Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association acquired the aircraft in 1998. In April 2012, the DVHAA moved the aircraft to its current location. The Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite is an American ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine, anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting. This aircraft extends and increases shipboard sensor and weapon capabilities against several types of enemy threats, including submarines of all types, surface ships, and patrol craft that may be armed with anti-ship missiles. It was originally developed for the United States Navy in 1980s as a reengined version of the older Kaman SH-2 Seasprite.
The SH-2G's primary missions include anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, anti-ship missile defense, and anti-ship surveillance and targeting. Secondary missions may include medical evacuation, search and rescue, personnel and cargo transfer, as well as small boat interdiction, amphibious assault air support, gun fire spotting, mine detection and battle damage assessment.
(Video by Dan Gleiter/PennLive.com)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II ‘Warthog” walkaround at the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly referred to as Warthog, is part of the collection at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Willow Grove, Pa. The museum is along the property of the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, now called the Horsham Air Guard Station, in Montgomery County, Pa. The A-10 on display, Bureau No. 76-0516, began its service with the 111th Fighter Wing, PA Air National Guard, in 1992 and was designated as a weapons load trainer. The Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association acquired the aircraft in June 2011. (Video by Dan Gleiter/PennLive.com)

Air assets from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard stage in Southern Florida

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Air assets from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard stage in Southern Florida
MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES
09.13.2017
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Much needed air assets from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard traverse the southern states is support of the U.S.’s second major hurricane in as many weeks. First touching down in flood-ravaged Southeastern Texas to assist with recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey, crews and helicopters have pressed on to Southern Florida to stage in response to Hurricane Irma.
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Spectacular Views of Lower Gwynedd PA

Your Dream Neighborhood. The Township of Lower Gwynedd is one of the most prestigious historical districts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Lower Gwynedd is an upscale suburb of Philadelphia with established neighborhoods and the many amenities of a major metropolis just a short drive away. The highly desirable homes for sale in Lower Gwynedd include single family luxury estates and custom homes with up to 6 bedrooms and 5 baths.

The area was settled by Welsh Quakers (the Welsh word Gwyn Eth means white fields) who arrived to find it blanketed with snow. There are dozens of buildings on the National Registry of Historic places,Gwynedd Hall and the Jacob Kastner Loghouse .


Lower Gwynedd offers a wide variety of parks and recreational activities available. For water lovers, the Schuylkill River Heritage Area offers a six mile canal for boating, kayaking, and nature watching. The scenic Natural Lands Trust's Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There are also neighborhood parks near Lower Gwynedd including Penllyn Woods, Penllyn Park, Oxford Park in North Wales and the peaceful Veterans Memorial Park. Golfers can check in at Old York Road Country Club or Talamore.

Lower Gwynedd residents enjoy the typical small community events like Oxford Park concerts and farmer's markets. They also head to nearby communities for fun attractions, such as the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, or the attractions and historic sites of Philadelphia. For a look at the full calendar of Philly action, click here. Just minutes from town, the King of Prussia Mall is among the largest in the U.S. With more than 400 shops, shoppers can make a day of shopping and enjoy more than 40 on-site restaurants.
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801st Honor Guard Practice at 111th Air Base

The 801st Practice with Air Force National Guard 111th Horsham Pa. SGTS Hendricks (x2) talking with our Cadets.

Grumman F9F Panther

The Grumman F9F Panther was the manufacturer's first jet fighter and one of the United States Navy's first successful carrier-based jet fighters. A single-engined, straight-winged day fighter, it was fitted with an armament of four 20 mm cannons and could carry a wide assortment of air-to-ground munitions.
The Panther was used extensively by the U.S. Navy and the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. It was also the first jet aircraft used by the Blue Angels flight team, being used by them from 1949 through to late 1954. The aircraft was exported to Argentina and was the first jet used by the Argentine Naval Aviation.


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