Radar Scope Photograph of Hurricane
Radar scope photograph taken September 20, 1948 at 11:01 in the evening, showing hurricane that struck Key West, Florida and damaged the Key West Naval Air Station.
Hurricanes
Hurricane Damage at Key West Naval Air Station Beach
Hurricane damage to the docks and other structures along the beach at the Key West Naval Air Station. On September 20-21, 1948, a hurricane struck Key West, Florida, damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.
Hurricane Damage to Buildings at Key West Naval Air Station
Damage to buildings and other structures at the Key West Naval Air Station. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.
Flooding From Hurricane that Struck Key West Naval Air Station
Unidentified woman walks in high waters left behind after a hurricane struck Key West, Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. Extensive to damage to trees and buildings can also be seen.
Hurricane Damage at Key West Naval Air Station
Damage to trees, palm trees, and buildings at the Key West Naval Air Station. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.
Boarded Up Building at Key West Naval Air Station
A building at the Key West Naval Air Station shown with windows boarded up to prevent damage from the hurricane that struck Key West, Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. Palm trees in front of the building show extensive damage.
Damaged Naval Vessel After Hurricane Struck Key West Naval Air Station
A small naval vessel shows damage from the hurricane that struck Key West, Florida, and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. People on board are unidentified. Truman occasionally used the boat, the "Big Wheel," on some of his fishing expeditions during his vacations in Key West.
Hurricane Damage at Key West Naval Air Station
Extreme damage to various buildings and trees at the Key West Naval Air Station. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.
Cleaning Up Damage from Hurricane
Workers use a crane to clean up palm trees damaged when a hurricane struck Key West, Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. All people are unidentified.
Hurricane Damage at Key West Naval Air Station
Damage to one of the buildings on the Key West Naval Air Station base. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida damaging several of the buildings at the Naval Air Station and killing three people in the area.