Vintage 1938 U.S. Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida Postcard

This vintage postcard features a detailed aerial view of the U.S. Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, showcasing the extensive layout of buildings, docks, and surrounding natural landscape. The illustration captures the naval base's infrastructure and coastal setting, highlighting its significance as a major military training facility. Printed on standard 5.5 x 3.5 inch paper, the postcard is a classic example of mid-20th century American souvenir cards, with vibrant lithographic colors typical of the 1930s.On the reverse, the postcard is postmarked March 12, 1938, from Pensacola, featuring a 1-cent Franklin green postage stamp. The printed text describes the Naval Air Training Station as the largest institution of its kind in America, located seven miles southwest of Pensacola on Pensacola Bay. It notes the station's role in training pilots for both land and seaplane flying and mentions the use of five landing fields. This collectible postcard is ideal for military, aviation, or Florida history enthusiasts seeking authentic ephemera from the pre-WWII era.

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