The CAF’s has received a $1.2 million†sponsorship pledge from Jim Cavanaugh for†its B-29 FiFi re-engine project. (Photo courtesy of CAF.)

  Jan. 17, 2008   DAYTON, Ohio ñ Several high ranking officials, distinguished guests and many Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees gathered at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force today as the museum unveiled its new F-22A Raptor exhibit.   The Raptor, which was given a declaration of Full Operational Capability by the Air [...]

Photos: Budd Davisson/airbum.com, Aircraft owners: Kent and Sandy Blankenburg. Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 15Lockheed 12A Electra Jr. This time Budd takes us onboard one of the pioneer small transports of the 1930ís, the beautiful, and highly revered Lockheed 12A Electra Jr.î  Episode 15 - Lockheed 12A Electra Jr.PC users – Right click the link above and [...]

Dick Rutan Safe After  Emergency Landing  Dick Rutan <http://www.dickrutan.com/>  has piloted many challenging flights,  including going around the world nonstop in his brother’s Voyager  aircraft, but this Tuesday he had a close call while flying one of the  simplest airplanes around — a Cessna 150. “It was sudden, catastrophic  and inexplicable,” Rutan told The Associated Press [...]

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 14Aeronca C-3 Light aviation had to start somewhere although, as Budd tells us after flying it, the 1931, 36 hp Aeronca C-3 was a dubious, although highly successful beginning. Episode 14 - Aeronca C-3PC users – Right click the link above and “save target as” to save to your hard drive.Mac [...]

USAF THUNDERBIRDS TO PERFORM AT SUN íN FUN   SUN íN FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fl. ñ (December 11, 2007) ñ The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet team announced today that the Sun ín Fun Fly-In has been included on this yearís Thunderbirds schedule. The announcement was made today at the International Council [...]

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 13Skyraider Budd Davisson takes us through his check out in a Skyraider.This episode is brought to you by www.pilotwear.com Type in promo code FLY at checkout for a 10% discount. Episode 13 - SkyraiderPC users – Right click the link above and “save target as” to save to your hard drive.Mac [...]

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Public Affairs Division, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7102 (937) 255-4704  www.nationalmuseum.af.mil Dec. 5, 2007 The 2008 calendar from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is now available. This upcoming year the museum celebrates its 85th anniversary, and events will include unique air shows, [...]