A new exhibit, “How Things Fly… Experience the Adventure,” opened Feb. 4 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Please share: Continue Reading →
How Things Fly exhibit takes off at the San Diego museum
Posted on February 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The devil is in the details
Posted on February 1st, 2012 by GAN Staff
A slightly different rudder leads a master restorer to a true aviation find By DAVID NIXON It has been said, “the devil is in the details.” This is especially so in aviation. Whether you are flying or fixing an airplane,... Continue Reading →
Lyon Air Museum B-17 in ‘History Takes Flight’
Posted on January 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
World War II comes to life on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport when the biggest, most powerful bird in Lyon Air Museum’s collection — the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Fuddy Duddy” — roars into the air... Continue Reading →
Air Zoo to offer open cockpits all month long
Posted on January 24th, 2012 by Janice Wood
“Look but don’t touch” is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view — the cockpit. Continue Reading →
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2012
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) has announced its Class of 2012 enshrinees: Cass Hough, a military and corporate pilot (1904-1990); Dr. Richard Upjohn Light, aviation explorer, surgeon and geographer (1902-1994); Karl W. Richter, military pilot (1942-1967); Lt. Gen.... Continue Reading →
Armstrong appointed director at NY society
Posted on January 18th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Bayport, NY – The Bayport Aerodrome Society (which operates the Bayport Aerodrome Museum) has appointed William T. Armstrong as Membership Director on the Societies Board of Directors. The Bayport Aerodrome Society (BAS) is dedicated to the preservation and heritage of... Continue Reading →
Big happenings planned for the Air Force Museum this year
Posted on January 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Several major events are planned at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in 2012, including the 70th reunion of the Doolittle Raiders. Continue Reading →
Tuskegee Airmen symposium set
Posted on January 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
A Tuskegee Airmen Symposium will be held at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. Continue Reading →
Museum’s ‘Living History’ Flying Day Saturday
Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Living History Flying Day Event, Saturday, Jan. 7, will feature “pre-war” fighters, with the only airworthy Boeing P-26A “Peashooter” fighter in the world taking flight. Continue Reading →
Vectren supports Air Force museum expansion efforts
Posted on December 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio has made a $75,000 donation to the Air Force Museum Foundation to help expand the campus of the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Continue Reading →
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