Welcome to Pensacon, the best comic book convention on the Gulf Coast! Check out our schedule of events, make your own personalized schedule, and make the most of Pensacola’s biggest fan event.
Staff members of the Naval Aviation Museum and National Flight Academy will describe the museum's unique, world-class collection of exhibits, as well as the extensive Academy and its offerings for visitors of all ages. Topics include:
How comic books played an important role in WWII, particularly on the Home Front and how comics aided the war effort and shaped many of today's enduring superheroes.
Artifacts in the museum's collection pertaining to Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey astronaut who lived on NAS Pensacola for a time, aiding Naval Aerospace Medicine professionals in their research.
IT, Cloud Computing, and CyberSecurity.
The National Flight Academy's app, focusing on the use of mobile apps in STEM education and outreach.
Media Specialist/Editor in Chief, Foundation, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
Nick Thrasher is a media specialist with the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation and editor in chief of the semi-annual "Foundation" magazine. A graduate of the University of West Florida’s history and philosophy programs, Nick has also had a lifelong interest in aerospace technology... Read More →
