Tag: Aviation History

Museum of Flight Receives NEH Grant to Work on Lear Collection

The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington has just received a significant grant from the…

2020 Flying Legends Air Show Cancelled

We just received word that the The Fighter Collection, in consultation with their hosts at…

Downunder Warbird Roundup

There is a fair amount of Spitfire-related news coming from Australia in recent weeks, and…

Alpine Mirage – A Former Swiss Air Force Mirage IIIRS Still Roars!

The Dassault Mirage is one of the most iconic combat aircraft designs of its era,…

An Interview With Apollo 15’s Al Worden

As many of our readers will know, Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden passed away on…

Pilot Reunited With C-130 He Flew to Escape Saigon 45 Years Ago

About six months ago, we noted the arrival, by road, of a combat veteran Lockheed…

Honduran Corsair – A Legend For Sale Downunder

The Vought F4U Corsair is, without doubt, one of the most potent and charismatic fighter…

National Naval Aviation Museum Live Online: April 7th – Doolittle Raid

With the global shutdown in full swing, many aviation museums are pursuing virtual outreach via…

A Veteran’s Story: Caribou to Santabou

By Pete Mecca Born and raised in Cajun country, Alan Gravel received a degree in…

Museum Discovers Lost da Vinci Masterpiece in Caproni Ca-21

The Museum of Flight today announced that the fabric covering of its rare, World War…