What is the Centennial of Naval Aviation?
The Centennial of Naval Aviation marks 100 years of progress and achievement. One hundred years ago, on May 8, 1911 Navy Capt. Washington Irving Chambers, officer in charge of aviation, prepared contract specifications to purchase the Navy’s first aircraft. In the 100 years since, Naval Aviation has grown from a tactical afterthought to a primary instrument of America’s national security. 2011, marks the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation – a historic milestone unparalleled by any other celebration.
