Opening March 21

New Permanent Exhibition

Introducing 10,000 square feet of never-before-seen artifacts, former crew member oral histories, hands-on experiences, videos, photos and more. The centerpiece showcases a fully intact, fully restored, World War II FG-1D Corsair fighter-bomber, one of the few remaining of its kind.

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Following its arrival in October 2024, the aircraft underwent restoration by the Museum's in-house team of experts, preserving its authenticity and historical significance. The plane will bear the markings of the Corsair flown by Intrepid pilot Alfred Lerch, who earned "ace in a day" status by downing seven enemy aircraft in a single day.

This aircraft loan courtesy of: the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.

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Brown leather G-1 flight or bomber jacket with a fur-trimmed collar and brown fabric waistband. It features a front zipper closure and two exterior button-flap pockets. A leather nametag is sewn on the exterior front, left side, with gold embossing depicting naval aviator wings and reading: “Oscar A. Placco // LT JG // USNR.” Three patches are sewn onto the jacket—one on each shoulder and one on the front right. A black fabric label with yellow thread on the interior collar reads: “Flight Jacket // Intermed

Key additions that will enrich Intrepid’s remarkable story now on display:

50+ never-before-seen artifacts
A greater focus on the crew, including uniforms and gear
Experience a new look into how the ship’s systems operated
Tactile objects to make the exhibits more engaging and accessible

History Through Storytelling

As part of this new permanent exhibition visitors will access never-before-seen Oral Histories of crew members detailing their life aboard.

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Sailor in the engine room of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid fixes his gaze on the gauges in front of him.

A Museum educator shows two girls how aircraft ejection seat works

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