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How to Celebrate Aviation History Month in November as a FamilyAviation History is a fun and exciting way to learn about science and history. This is a great month to have fun with the kids! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Aviation History: Spokane Sun-GodThe Spokane Sun-God played an important role in aviation history. It was the first airplane to make a non-stop transcontinental round trip flight.- Aviation History Month: Amelia Earhart's First Transatlantic FlightCharles Linghburgh made the flight in 1927. This spiked the interest of a woman pilot by the name of Amy. Phipps Guest who wanted to be the first woman to make the transatlantic solo flight.
- Aviation History Month: The Early Years of Amelia EarhartIn 1919 Amelia Earhart started medical studies at Columbia University but had to leave to be with her parents. Not much information is written explaining why.
- Aviation History Month: Amelia EarhartThrough her high school years Amelia was always interested in women who worked in male oriented jobs. A true feminist at heart, Amelia was interested in women in law, engineering, medicine, film production advertising, and management. When Amelia was 20
- Udvar Hazy Center Air and Space Museum: Aviation History Close to Dulles AirportThis is the ultimate Smithsonian facility, and much better than their other Air and Space Museum, that's in Washington, D.C.
Things to Do in Kansas City: The Aviation History MuseumThere was the good and the bad about airline flight in the old days. The bad was the planes were props and noisy and not as reliable as jets. The good was the glamour that was part and parcel of traveling to an exotic land.
History of the Boeing 707 Aircraft FamilyThe Boeing 707 was one of the most important commercial jet aircraft in commercial aviation history. Learn about the history of the various models which made up the Boeing 707 family of aircraft.
Papua New Guinea AviationThis article is about aviation in Papua New Guinea.
Brief History of AviationAviation is an important aspect to modern-day society. It is a beneficial tool that lets the public get from place to place, without hassle. Without aviation it would take days or even months to get where we needed to go.- The Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte North Carolina: The Sky is the LimitIf you have an aviation enthusiast in the family or know someone passionate about history, consider visiting the Carolinas Aviation Museum, which is adjacent to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina
Kansas City Aviation HistoryTWA, Trans World Airlines was considered the hometown airline. It's roots went back to 1939, when Western Air Express and Transcontinental Air Transport merged to form Transcontinental and Western Air
History Museums in Orlando FloridaWhile visiting Orlando, tourists may want to take a break from the miles of walking at the theme parks, and enjoy some Orlando culture by visiting one of the many local history museums.
Tucson's Airplane Graveyard is a Trip Through Flying HistoryFor flying fans, a drive past the aircraft graveyard in Tucson, Arizona, is a trip through history. Visitors can take a guided tour inside, or even just drive the perimeter fence to get incredible shots of retired fighters, bombers, transports and more.- History of the Dirigible, the Lighter-than-air CraftDirigible, Zeppelin, airship, all are types of lighter-than-air aircrafts that have a long and unique history. Similar to the Goodyear Blimp, the dirigible is one of the most dangerous ways to travel by air.
- German Military Aviation and the USAFThe impact of the Luftwaffe and its technological and tactical inventions play a large role in the field of military aviation and the development of the United States Air Force.
- A Black History Month Tribute to a Former Tuskegee AirmanThey were put together because of their race. They made history because of their character and their abilities. Meet one of the legendary pilots in the Tuskegee Airmen squadron.
Metro St. Louis Aviation Museum Displays Area TreasuresThe Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum, a place where even the building is historic. This museum deserves a visit by anyone claiming to be an aviation enthusiast, much less an historian.
Aviation Museum Keeps Veteran History Alive in Arizona: The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation MuseumThe CAF Arizona Wing Aviation museum, located near Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ, provides a definitive trip back in time. Frequent events include big band dances and special honorary events for Arizona veterans- Summer Fun on Long Island: The Cradle of Aviation MuseumThe Cradle of Aviation Museum in Nassau County presents a fascinating look at Long Island's long association with the history of flight.
- The Technological Advancements of AviationThe Wright Brothers, Howard Hughes, the founder of Boeing have several things in common with each other. The Wright Brothers lead the way into flight while others that followed continue to improve the way to travel farther and faster than ever before.
- The History of Breitling WatchesA long time companion to aviators around the globe, Breitling watches have become synonymous with a style and precision shared by very few watch manufacturers.
- Mid-American Air Museum in Liberal, KansasVisit the Mid-American Air Museum and relive aviation history. Gaze upon some of the most unique airplanes in the world such as the smallest Air Force One ever used by a President.
5 Notable May 1 Birthdays and Historical Events in World HistoryWhat interesting things have happened on May Day? Read this article to find out!
Aviation History: Spokane Sun-GodThe Spokane Sun-God played an important role in aviation history. It was the first airplane to make a non-stop transcontinental round trip flight. Read about the return from New York to Spokane, Washington.
Oshkosh Air Show: Aviation Celebration in WisconsinIs that the "Red Baron" on the way to the "world's largest airshow"?- A Brief History of the Airlines and Air Cargo Industry (Part Four)The evolution of the earliest jet powered airliners, and some failures
As well as the transition of the airlines and airports to support this
new form of air travel - Five Reasons Aviation Camp is Good for a Child or Young PersonAviation camps are fun. Aviation includes a variety of career opportunities for both pilots and non-pilots, and it teaches you to think about weather, geography, history, physics and more in new ways.
Pensacola Naval Aviation MuseumReview of the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.
Dancing with the Witch - History of the Vought F4U CorsairThe Vought F4U Corsair helped change the balance of air power in the Pacific during WWII. It proved to be the US aviation industry's fatal blow to the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero in the battle for the Pacific.
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