“The PBY Catalina wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t sleek—but to the men stranded at sea, it was the most beautiful aircraft in the world.” In this heartfelt moment from The Ready Room Podcast, Lieutenant Commander Clyde “Cash” Barber describes what the PBY meant to those it rescued across the vast Pacific. Often operating in hostile waters, the Catalina flew long hours with dedicated crews who brought wounded airmen and sailors back to safety. For those clinging to life in life rafts, the sight of a C

Two hours after the NAS Pensacola shooting began, Capt. Tim “Lucky” Kinsella walked alone toward the press line. Cameras ready. The world watching. “I knew the President might be watching. The Pentagon. Families overseas. Everyone. I was the Navy’s representative to the world that morning.” He had three priorities: honor the fallen, recognize the heroes who stopped the shooter, and restore confidence in his command—and the nation. When crisis strikes, true leadership is calm under the brightest

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Missed an episode? No worries. We’re dropping unreleased clips from The Ready Room Podcast so you can catch up before the year wraps up. Check out our episode with Captain Steeeve! Watch, listen, and jump back in on Apple, Sotify and YouTube.🎙 | National Naval Aviation Museum

Not all victories are won by firepower alone. In this remarkable insight from The Ready Room Podcast, LCDR Clyde “Cash” Barber reflects on a critical vulnerability in Japanese warship design during WWII. While Japanese vessels employed powerful forward-facing lights to assist in night torpedo targeting, the absence of lighting on the fantail (rear) left them exposed. As Barber’s crew approached from behind during a dangerous night operation, this oversight likely spared them detection—and their

1.5K views · 88 reactions | There’s always something new at the National Naval Aviation Museum! From exhibits to restorations, artifacts that have shaped the history of Naval Aviation are being donated and added each month. Come visit with our volunteers, take a tour, and enjoy your museum! Thank you to Michael for your rave review after your visit this spring. | National Naval Aviation Museum | Facebook