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Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Historical Messerschmitt 109 G-6 to be auctioned

Historical Messerschmitt 109 G-6 to be auctioned

The Bf 109 G-6 WNr. 441059 was initially manufactured by the Wiener Neust‰dter Flugzeugwerke in April 1944. The aircraft got delivered to a Reichs defense unit. It was shot down by U.S. fighters during May or June 1944 and crashed near lake Attersee in Austria. During the mid-1990s the remains […]

Mission to the edge of space

Aerospace legend Colonel Joseph Kittinger introduces Red Bull Stratos research effort to capture data from Mach 1 freefall Pilot Felix Baumgartner announced today his intention to expand the boundaries of aerospace exploration by attempting to become the first person ever to break the speed of sound with his own body. Baumgartner hopes to ascend in […]

“Fly to the Edge of Space” Package Auction

Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com) raises funds for nonprofits through innovative online auctions. Right now, Charitybuzz is auctioning off the “Fly to the Edge of Space” Package to benefit Let ’em Play, a charitable organization that provides funds for youth to participate in sports, entertainment and educational programs who otherwise would not be able to afford to. This package is […]

Sennheiser supports mission to rejuvenate general aviation

Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has partnered with licensed pilot and motivational speaker Ravi ìthe Raviatorî to bring renewed passion to the General Aviation industry. Together, Sennheiser and Ravi executed a series of educational and motivational events to explain how the industry can spread the dream of flight and engage the general public. One such event […]

MAF Sends New Kodiak Aircraft, Crew to Haiti Relief Effort

NAMPA, Idaho ñ MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) has deployed a new Kodiak airplane and four crew members to join its fleet of three aircraft already serving the relief effort following the massive earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12. The deployment marks the first-ever use of this specially designed airplane in disaster relief work. Following a brief […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | LIVE Web Broadcast: 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championships

LIVE Web Broadcast: 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championships

The countdown to the LIVE broadcast of the FAI 25th World Aerobatic Championships 2009 has begun with only 10 days left until the competition begins. The British home to motor sports, Silverstone Circuit will play host to the most prestigious competition on the air sports calendar from 20th to 29th August 2009. You can watch […]

Warbirds over Delaware 2009

2009 Carl Haugerís Warbirds over Delaware Few giant-scale modelers and even fewer RC warbird lovers have not heard of the famous gathering military aircraft in Kirkwood, DE. Whether you prefer your warpaint served up in shades of WW I, WW II, Korean or Southeast Asian colors, the annual Carl Haugerís Warbirds over Delaware (CHWOD) meet […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | World War I drama coming to Air Force’s National Museum

World War I drama coming to Air Force’s National Museum

One of the nations’ premier historical aviation events will bring the excitement and adrenaline of World War I air power to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Sept. 25-27. The World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will feature vintage reproduction full scale and 7/8 scale aircraft, such as the Nieuport, SE.5 and Fokker […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Famed Flying Wing Joins San Diego Air and Space Museum Collection on Wednesday

Famed Flying Wing Joins San Diego Air and Space Museum Collection on Wednesday

National Geographic Channel and Northrop Grumman Team Up to Build Replica for New Documentary San Diego, CA – June 22, 2009 – National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Northrop Grumman Corporation teamed up to build a Horten 229 flying wing replica for Hitler’s Stealth Fighter, a new documentary premiering June 28, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. The […]

Cannon-toting Mitchell, Inside the B-25H

See pictures below. World War II History Invades Denver!The Warbirds Unlimited Foundation of Mesa, AZ Establishes Summer ìBaseî for Rare North American B-25H Mitchell in Denver, CO at Centennial AirportThe roar of Wright R-2600s will be a common sound over the Mile High City this summer as the Warbirds Unlimited Foundation of Mesa, AZ […]