History of Flight
Ode on a Canadian Warbird
The author remembers childhood, with round engines.
January 2010 |
By Bruce McCall
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A Family Affair
Bernard Pietenpol’s happiest moments came when he was flying one of his homebuilt airplanes—with a child or two in tow.
Restoration: Connecticut's State Warbird
What World War II fighter was a product of the Nutmeg State?
January 2010 |
By James Wynbrandt
The Other Harlem
In 1930s Chicago, at the corner of 87th Street and Harlem Avenue, Cornelius Coffey made aviation history.
March 2010 |
By Giles Lambertson
The Gift of Art
A recent donation by Michael and Maureen Harrigan helps the Museum fulfill its mission.
Head Skunk
Kelly Johnson was a giant in aircraft design. On the 100th anniversary of his birth, we find out how his legend grew.
March 2010 |
By Peter Garrison
A&S Interview: Joe Chappell
Flight Engineer for Air Force One.
March 2010 |
By Christopher Saccoccia
B-36: Bomber at the Crossroads
It was the biggest warplane ever to wear an American star, and in the summer of '49 the Peacemaker found itself a war--in Washington.
April 1996 |
By Daniel Ford
Amelia's Astronaut Connection
The grandson of Amelia Earhart's photographer will carry her scarf higher than she ever did—into orbit.
October 2009 |
By Jill Michaels
Last Breath
As NASA prepares to shut down a historic wind tunnel in Virginia, some hope for a stay of execution.
September 2009 |
By Michael Klesius
Restoration: Kentucky Panther
Grumman's first jet honors a son of the Bluegrass State.
January 2010 |
By Barrett Tillman
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