State of California
Center for Military History
Naval History Research & Study Element

Exploring California's Contribution to Naval Aviation
Naval History Research
& Study Element

COL William W. Huss, Jr.
Commanding

LTC Norman S. Marshall
Deputy Commander

LTC John R. Justice
Operations Commander

WO1 Brett A. Landis
Personnel & Admin

Naval History

WO1 Mark J. Denger
Unit Commander

Marine Corps History

CPT Roger D. McGrath, Ph.D.
Unit Commander

Coast Guard History

CPT George J. Albert, Jr.
Unit Commander

Naval Militia-Reserve History

WO1 Brett A. MacDonald
Unit Commander
The California Center for Military History invites you to explore California's unique role in Naval Aviation History as we document California's naval and military aviation heritage.  Learn about Eugene B. Ely, the National Guard's first Aviator and his role in Naval Aviation History.
California's Naval and Military Aviation History
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Relive one of California's most significant historical events in aviation history as we document the 1910 Los Angeles International Air Meet and some of its famous aviators.  Join with us as we explore California's unique contribution to early aviation and the men who played a part in that history.