Pearl Harbor Experience
DEPARTS: KALAELOA AIRPORT (O‘AHU) —–/—— DURATION: 2 HOURS —–/—– AVAILABILITY: DAILY
The Pearl Harbor Experience is the perfect way to relive history. Your experience begins as a member of the Aviation Detachment – on December 10th, 1941 three days after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. History comes alive once you receive your simulated Classified Intelligence Brief, similar to what you may have experienced in 1941, to assist you in your Route-Reconnaissance and Battle Damage Assessment mission. Then execute a Battle Damage Reconnaissance flight aboard the venerable U.S. Navy (AT-6) that many WWII Aviation Cadets experienced early in their training. See Pearl Harbor and O‘ahu from the air as the Army and Navy airmen saw it. Fly the same routes the Japanese attackers used. The sights, sounds and smells of the military aircraft with its radial engine provide the experience of a lifetime. Collect critical Tactical and Strategic Intelligence on the Pearl Harbor attack to aid the G-2’s Battle Damage Assessment, Current U.S. Force Posture, and Defensive Realignment of Hawaiian Region.
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION
- Located in Honolulu
- Flights depart from Kalaeloa Airport
- Tours available daily
INCLUDED IN THIS EXPERIENCE
- Simulated Classified Intelligence Briefing
- Approximately 45-50 minutes of flight time in the U.S. Navy SNJ (AT-6) – an authentic World War II aircraft
- Confidential Debriefing with the G-2 Intelligence Department
SIGHTS
- Aerial views of Pearl Harbor
- O‘ahu Coasts
- Wheeler, Kāne‘ohe and Bellows airfields
- Fly the same routes Japanese pilots used in their attack
INCLUSIONS
- Historic overview of Pearl Harbor in custom WWII environment
- Two-way communication between you and your pilot
- Fully narrated tour
- All taxes and fuel surcharges included
TOUR NOTES
- 2 hour experience ending with a 45-50 minute reconnaissance flight
- Only one seat per flight available
- Please report for duty 45 minutes prior to departure
- 72-hour cancellation or change of flight notice is required for all flights
Pacific Warbirds is what’s on the radar! Pacific Warbirds takes you back in time giving you a chance to immerse yourself in history with an experience like no other.
View Jennifer’s video of the experience here!
I can still feel my adrenaline pumping from the ride. It’s hard to imagine how it might have felt to pilot these planes during a real war on these beautiful pacific islands, but I’ve left the day with a better understanding of the attack and what it was like to be in the air in 1941.
View Juliana’s video of the experience here!
My dad kept talking about the experience which genuinely expressed his aviation delight and with the whole event. We really appreciated your professionalism and warm demeanor during the entire flight. Thank you for offering such a warbird experience.
The aircraft is in immaculate condition – I dread to think how many hours you’ve put into its upkeep. I shall treasure the flight for years to come. My wife says the smile on my face after the flight was quite a sight, and I probably haven’t lost it yet.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience and hospitality. It was the highlight of our trip to O‘ahu. From the minute we got to the airport, it was as if we stepped back in time. Your attention to detail is fantastic. Mahalo.
My father-in-law truly enjoyed himself and was visibly moved by the whole experience. He kept saying that it was one of the best experiences he’s had and will remember for the rest of his life!
I am already trying to figure out a reason to get back to Hawai‘i for another ride.
I want to thank you again for an unforgettable experience. It was more than I could have asked for.
