Name/Title
Brunswick Naval Air Station Shore PatrolEntry/Object ID
1990.156.1119Description
The Shore Patrol from the Brunswick Naval Air Station. On the back of the photograph is written: "3rd from left "Tex" BNAS shore patrol. He had a big dog that spent a lot of time on the steps of Claire's Restaurant."
The Brunswick Naval Air Station was commissioned on April 15, 1943. The Navy's initial intention was to use the base as a location to train Royal Canadian Air Force pilots of the British Naval Command in formation flying, gunnery procedures, and carrier landings. Use of the Navy Base quickly included American pilots during World War II and after to search the Atlantic Ocean for enemy submarines and ships, as well as rescue missions. The Base was deactivated in 1947 with the close of World War II, but was quickly reactivated in 1951 for the start of the Cold War. UndatedCollection
Estate of Harry G. ShulmanLexicon
Search Terms
BNAS, Brunswick Naval Air Station, BNAS Operations Office, Shore Patrol