George T Baker aviation school visited Everglades May 21 2013

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Students and Teachers from the George T. Baker Aviation School stand in front of the Nike Hercules missile the school restored during the summer of 2012.

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Students from the George P Baker aviation school visited Everglades national Park today
Students from the George T. Baker Aviation School gathered in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center before beginning the program.

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Park Ranger Ryan Meyer explains the significance of the Nike Missile Site, within Everglades National Park to students from the George T. Baker Aviation School.

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Students from the George P Baker aviation school visited Everglades national Park today
Students from the George T. Baker Aviation School begin exploring the Nike Missile Site at the Daniel Beard Research Center.

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Students from the George T. Baker get their first view of a 40-foot Nike Hercules Missile.

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Students from the George P Baker aviation school visited Everglades national Park today
Students then enjoyed exploring the Anhinga Trail.

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A Variety of Nike Missile resources are available at the Ernest F. Coe Discovery Bookstore.

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Students from the George T. Baker Aviation School begin exploring the Everglades at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

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The Nike Missile Site is open for tours December through April,  please check schedule of events in the Pine Island District for tour times.

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Last updated: April 14, 2015

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