Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Robert Jones – Superstar of Modern Aeronautics

NASA engineer Robert Jones transformed modern aviation through his pioneering work on swept-back wings, aerodynamic…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sikorsky HO3S-1G (S-51)

Aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Sikorsky HO3S-1 helicopter on display at…

Grounded Dreams: Alekseev SM-1 – The Forgotten Ekranoplane of the Soviet Union

The Alekseev SM-1 became the Soviet Union’s first practical ekranoplan prototype, pioneering ground-effect vehicle technology…

The Museum of Flight to Host Sally Ride Documentary Screening and Evening Social

The Museum of Flight will host a June 11 screening of the documentary Sally, exploring…

Today In Aviation History: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star Sets New World Speed Record

On June 3, 1946, a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star set a new world speed record,…

Air-to-Air with Warbirds: Photographing History Over North Dakota

Experience the thrill of air-to-air photography as WWII warbirds from the Dakota Territory Air Museum…

Planes of Fame Air Museum Celebrates the Golden Age of Aviation with June Hangar Talk and Flying Demonstration

Planes of Fame Air Museum’s June 6 Hangar Talk highlights the Golden Age of Aviation…

Boneyard Files: Douglas B-66 Destroyer – The Fragile Giant of the Tactical Air Command

The Douglas B-66 Destroyer was a US Air Force light bomber and electronic warfare aircraft…

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Offer Hands-On Bombardier School Program

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host hands-on Bombardier School sessions…

Grounded Dreams: Beech YAU-22A – The Armed Bonanza That Never Saw Combat

The Beech YAU-22A “Armed Bonanza” was a Vietnam War-era close air support aircraft based on…