With more than 100 vintage photographs. Nothing in the history of
Ft Lauderdale had greater impact in its prosperity, than the Naval
Air Station (NASFL) established in 1942. Recognizing this fact, the
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Historical Association can be
traced to one man: Allan McElhiney a former WWII sailor who devoted
much of his life to preserve a part of history. When the war ended
the base closed its doors. Progress was about to eradicate the past
to make way for a new Airport, but thanks to the long fight of a
visionary man who saw the significance of safeguarding a bygone
era, a Naval Museum was established. Flight 19 is one of the great
aviation mysteries. It flew out of NASFL in 1945 to vanish into the
Bermuda Triangle. In addition, a 19 year old future US President
lived at NASFL as a young Ensign to train as a torpedo/bomber
pilot. This is the inspirational story of one man who's commitment
to the cause of preservation has encouraged many to look into our
past, to safeguard our future.
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