The Naval Aviation History Office was established in January 1942. The office deals with subject matter on Naval Aviation from its beginnings in 1911 to the present time. It provides research assistance, maintains record collections and publishes articles, monographs and books on Naval Aviation.

Please submit requests by email to: aviationhistory@navy.mil, or in writing to the address below:

NHHC Archives-Aviation
805 Kidder Breese SE,
Washington Navy Yard,
Washington, D.C. 20374-5060.

Extensive personal research requests are beyond the scope of the office. The general public should submit their requests in writing. Processing time for reference requests is 4 to 8 weeks.

Monday and Tuesday: 0900 - 1600 (9 am - 4 pm)
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday and Friday: 0900 - 1600 (9 am - 4 pm)
CLOSED: Weekends and Federal holidays

Naval Aviation Topics and Information

• Naval Aviation Publications Posted on our Web Site
• Naval Aviation Research and Collections
• Instructions and Guidelines
• Naval Aviation Squadron Lineage and Active Squadron Insignia
• Aircraft
• Aircraft Carriers
• Naval Aviation's Involvement by Conflict
• Records and Special Collections and other Repositories
• Origins and General Information on Naval Aviation History Office

Related resources

• Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage & Naval Aviation Command Insignia
• Sources of Aircraft Drawings
• Fee Schedule for Record and Microfilm Duplication
• U.S. Naval Aircraft Markings
• insignia sources, including sources for purchasing aviation patches
• Squadron Lineages (also available as a .pdf file)
• Flight 19 Packet (The Lost Patrol)