U.S. Navy

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.

Debris from hurricane that struck Key West, Florida and the Key West Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948 washes up near the naval docks. Some of the buildings in the background also exhibit damage from the hurricane.

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. This photo shows extensive damage to trees along a street.

Unidentified civilians and military personnel survey damage to cars, trees, and buildings from the hurricane that struck Key West Florida and the Naval Air Station on September 20-21, 1948. All are unidentified.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West causing severe flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor stands in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida causing flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor and young boy stand in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

Extensive damage to buildings and trees can be seen at the Key West Naval Air Station, as a result of a hurricane struck Key West, Florida, killing three people in the area.

A boat along a dock at the Key West Naval Air Station, showing damage from a hurricane that struck Key West, Florida and swamped some of the smaller naval vessels docked at the Naval Air Station. All people are unidentified.

Flooding and high water at the Key West Naval Air Station which damaged several buildings. On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida, killing three people in the area.

Damage to the roof of a building at the Key West Naval Air Station from a hurricane struck Key West, Florida on September 20-21st.