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There’s Nothing Wrong With Our Radar! – George E. Elliott Jr
by George E. Elliott Jr. Edited by David J. Castello Editor’s Note: The article below is the culmination of a series of interviews I had with George E. Elliott Jr. Since testifying before the Congressional Investigation of Pearl Harbor (1946), this was the first time he had spoken publicly about the incredible events that occurred at a radar station near Kahuku Point, Oahu during the early morning hours of December 7th, 1941. In November 1941, I was sent from the Signal Company Aircraft Warning Hawaii (SCAWH) at Schofield Barracks to a base at Kawailoa on the north of Oahu to help install a Radar Unit nine miles away 526 feet…
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Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodations in Honolulu and features several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. All rooms are fitted with an HD flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Swell Pool & Bar offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a saltwater heated infinity pool, hot tub,…
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
USS Bowfin Tickets – USS Bowfin Ship Specifications The Silent Hero of Pearl Harbor: A Salute to the USS Bowfin The USS Bowfin, often christened as the “Pearl Harbor Avenger,” has graced the pages of World War II history with a distinctive blend of bravery, resilience, and resolve. This formidable warship played a pivotal role in the Pacific theater, earning a reputation as a force to be reckoned with and becoming an enduring symbol of America’s fighting spirit. Launched on December 7, 1942, precisely one year after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Bowfin seemed destined for vengeance. Named after a freshwater fish found predominantly in North America, the…
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USS Arizona Memorial – Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
USS Arizona Tickets Pearl Harbor Family Package, Pearl Harbor Battleships Tour of Oahu, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Tour, Private Tour: Pearl Harbor Experience, Island Hopping Pearl Harbor Tour, Pearl Harbor Sightseeing and Honolulu Duck Tour, Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Combination Tour and so many more options HERE! – Casualty List – – Ship’s Specifications – – Survivor List – he USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbor. The 184-foot-long Memorial structure spanning the mid-portion of the sunken battleship consists of three main sections: the entry and assembly rooms; a central area designed…
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Waikiki Surfing Lessons
Learn to surf on the legendary Waikiki Beach, the birthplace of surfing. During this 1-hour activity, let your private surfing instructor introduce you to surfing theory, mechanics and history, then hang ten. Learn how to paddle out, stand up and catch a wave, all under the watchful guidance of your experienced teacher. No experience is necessary; you must be a proficient swimmer. Photo and video services to capture your lesson are available (additional expense). Use of a surfboard is included. Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach Get private, on-on-one instruction from a dedicated surfing teacher Learn about surfing mechanics, theory and history Use of a surfboard is included Photo and…
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Helicopter Tour over Oahu
Fly aboard an open-door helicopter over Oahu for unobstructed views of the island on this tour. Feel the high-flying wind in your hair and, with your camera out and ready to snap stunning photos, listen as your pilot narrates your flight over sights like Pearl Harbor, Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay and the Halona Blowhole. A video of your flight is available for purchase at the end of your tour. Soar over Waikiki Beach, beautiful Hanauma Bay, Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and more Capture amazing photos of Oahu’s lush valleys, mountains and waterfalls Learn about the sights you see from your expert pilot
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Ambassador Hotel Waikiki
Located on Oahu, on the Waikiki Trolley and bus routes, the Ambassador Hotel Waikiki is 5 minutes’ walk to Waikiki Beach. An outdoor pool and coffee bistro are available on site. A flat-screen cable TV with free movies is featured in each bright room. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a refrigerator. Ironing facilities and an private bathroom with walk-in shower and hair dryer are provided. Select units feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a full refrigerator, a stove, an oven, and a microwave. Offering snacks and a variety of other items, a convenience store is located on site. Laundry facilities and a fully equipped business center are available. Surfboard…
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is located on 22-acres on the widest stretch of Waikiki Beach. Tropical gardens, ponds and waterfalls define the resort. Enjoy five swimming pools including the 10,000 square foot beach front Super Pool and the best slides in Waikiki. The resort offers a variety of restaurants and shops. Daily cultural activities include lei making and hula lessons and daily outdoor yoga and exercise classes provide a well-rounded stay. Mandara Spa is open daily and access to the fitness center is complimentary. Water activities include on-site surfing lessons, snorkeling, standup paddle board, kayaking in the lagoon and catamaran sailing from our Port Hilton. Nestled on a…
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Located adjacent to the famous Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, shops and restaurants. All rooms provide a balcony and free WiFi. Each room also includes a satellite TV, a desk, an iPod docking station and Na Ho’ola Spa toiletries in the bathroom at this Honolulu resort. Styled in dark wood furnishings, white colored linens are offered. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Shor Restaurant which later provides Waikiki’s newest and largest dinner buffets, “The Buffet at Hyatt” with fresh seafood, made to order poke, steamed crab, sushi, prime rib along with local favorites like Kalua Pork and Short Ribs. Guests…
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Ewa Beach Golf Club
Ewa Beach Golf Club is a well-kept secret hiding at the far end of the Ewa plains that is always kept in premium shape with the best greens and fairways on the island of Oʻahu. With the Waianae mountain range in the background, you get a unique experience from the very first shot as you tee off over the remains of a kūlanakauhale, or ancient Hawaiian fishing village. You will also be visited throughout your round by native species of birds including the ʻalae keʻokeʻo, ʻaukuʻu, and the endangered aeʻo. COURSE OVERVIEW Course Architect – Robin Nelson Course opened in 1992 Seashore Paspalum grass 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Links Style…
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