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Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | New NAHF membership promotion offers Gathering of Mustangs & Legends collectible poster

New NAHF membership promotion offers Gathering of Mustangs & Legends collectible poster

General Membership benefits include a $25 value P-51 print (Dayton, Ohio ñ January 31, 2008) The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has launched its first-of-a-kind General Member recruiting drive, offering a free NAHF commemorative Gathering of Mustangs and Legends (GML) poster with each new membership received before July 31, 2008. The NAHF is offering […]

The Collings Foundation Mission Briefing

We finally got the B-17ís ball turret working again after years of searching for parts (guns are not operational). Our mechanics installed new wiring, got the trucks turning and made the control yoke operational. With all the hard work, it is nice to see the ball rotate so smooth after sitting idle for over 60 […]

Jim Cavanaugh to Sponsor CAF B-29 Bomber – FIFI

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.)

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE NOW HOME TO ONLY F-22A RAPTOR ON PERMANENT PUBLIC DISPLAY

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE NOW HOME TO ONLY F-22A RAPTOR ON PERMANENT PUBLIC DISPLAY

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 […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 15 – Lockheed 12A Electra Jr.

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 15 – Lockheed 12A Electra Jr.

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 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 14 – Aeronca C-3

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

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 13 – Skyraider

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 […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

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, […]