Museum showcases historical address

Posted on June 25th, 2012 by

The Connecticut Air & Space Center is presenting an educational display of historical artifacts and photos that tell the history of 550 Main Street in Stratford, Conn. The buildings at 550 Main Street saw Igor Sikorsky develop his seaplane business,... Continue Reading →

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Museum exhibition features pilot eye view of cockpits

Posted on June 24th, 2012 by

“At the Controls: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Looks at Cockpits,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), offers visitors a unique perspective of cockpits from some of the world’s most impressive air and... Continue Reading →

Reeve Lindbergh to speak at museum

Posted on June 20th, 2012 by

Reeve Lindbergh, youngest daughter of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, will speak at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire Saturday July 21, at 11 a.m. Continue Reading →

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Summer programs take off at New England Air Museum

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn,. has kicked off its special programs and hands-on activities for its visitors during the summer. The programs will run through Aug. 24. Continue Reading →

Open house at St. Louis museum

Posted on June 14th, 2012 by

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 64 and The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum will hold an open house and fly-in June 16 (9am-5pm) at St. Louis Downtown Airport. The day includes: Continue Reading →

These 3 scholars were awarded the Bill Gibbs scholarship. Left to right:  Kelsey Belmont, Grossmont High School, attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo  Daniel Fugett, San Dieguito High School Academy, attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo  Courtney Hesse, Canyon Crest Academy, attending Rice University

Museum hands out $45,000 in scholarships

Posted on June 14th, 2012 by

The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s mission statement is to inspire young people to tackle the challenges of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics academic disciplines and to make a difference in the world through an innovative, adventurous spirit.... Continue Reading →

Free museum admission for dads on Father’s Day

Posted on June 12th, 2012 by

SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight offers free admission to fathers on June 17, Father’s Day. The day offers a variety of family activities throughout the museum, with tours of the museum’s Vietnam War-era jet fighters and rare access to... Continue Reading →

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Museum slates dedication for restored F-100

Posted on June 10th, 2012 by

MAPS Air Museum, near the Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio, will have a dedication program for a restored F-100D on Sunday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Continue Reading →

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Wings Over Salina Air Museum receives largest donation yet

Posted on June 5th, 2012 by

When Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers earned the American Association of Airport Executives prestigious Distinguished Service Award, it was easy for him to decide where the $5,000 honorarium that came with it would end up. He donated the... Continue Reading →

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Junkyard Jets at Oakland Aviation Museum

Posted on June 5th, 2012 by

“Junkyard Jets” will be the featured topic at the Oakland Aviation Museum speaker series Saturday, June 16. Continue Reading →