National Naval Aviation Museum to Host 101st Birthday Celebration for WWII Veteran Lt. Cmdr. Cash Barber

Pensacola, FL – April 14, 2025 – The National Naval Aviation Museum is delighted to extend an invitation to the media to join us for a special celebration honoring the 101st birthday of WWII veteran Lt. Cmdr. Cash Barber.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Cabot Flight Deck, National Naval Aviation Museum

Lt. Cmdr. Barber, a distinguished WWII Navy veteran, will be celebrated on the Cabot Flight Deck at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Renowned for his remarkable service and dedication, he continues to inspire visitors every Tuesday by sharing his captivating stories in front of the PBY-5 Catalina aircraft that he piloted during WWII. Even at 101 years old, Lt. Cmdr. Barber remains committed to his weekly tours, captivating museum visitors with his firsthand accounts of history.

We invite members of the media to join us in celebrating Lt. Cmdr. Barber’s remarkable milestone. Please consider stopping by to grab a slice of birthday cake and wish Lt. Cmdr. Barber the happiest of birthdays!

For media inquiries or to RSVP, please contact Hannah Pennell at (850) 453-2389 or by emailing hpennell@navalaviationmuseum.org.

 

About the National Naval Aviation Museum

Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, the National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to naval aviation and one of the most visited museums in Florida. Spanning nearly 350,000 square feet, the museum showcases more than 150 meticulously restored aircraft representing the aviation arms of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Key attractions include Hangar Bay One, featuring post-WWII aircraft such as the presidential helicopter Marine One, state-of-the-art HD flight simulators, and a cutting-edge laser-powered Giant Screen digital theater. Guests can enjoy a variety of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages at the Top Gun Café, conveniently located at the museum entrance, and are encouraged to stop by the Flight Deck Store before departure to find souvenirs that reflect the legacy and spirit of Naval Aviation. Admission to the museum is always FREE.