20th Century Aviation
Aviation innovations, milestones and developments from 1901-2000
The Witness
Want to set a record-breaking flight? You’ll need an observer from the National Aeronautic Association.
January 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Stranded
Four aircraft, 12 airmen, 25 days, 40 below zero, in the middle of nowhere.
September 2011 |
By Edward Farmer
Above and Beyond: Tully’s Astronarium
A high-schooler champions science in America.
September 2011 |
By Robert Yowell
The First Across the Continent
A 100th anniversary remembrance of Cal Rodgers and the Vin Fiz.
September 2011 |
By Charles Wiggin, As Told To Howard Eisenberg
The Bombing of Waziristan
In this rugged hiding place, outlaws like Osama bin Laden are rarely run to ground. The British learned that lesson in 1939.
July 2011 |
By Graham Chandler
Black Day at White Sands
What goes up, must come down. In the Delta Clipper's case, really hard.
August 2010 |
By Preston Lerner
Simply the Best
Is there an airshow fan alive who doesn't know the legend riding beneath that hat?
May 2010 |
By Debbie Gary
Thanks For the Memories
Air crews recall their service as roadies for Bob Hope's USO show.
January 2010 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Have Jokes, Will Travel
Backstage stories from Bob Hope’s USO tours.
November 17, 2009 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Gil Cohen: Aviation Artist
A new illustrated book brings aviation history to life.
November 17, 2009 |
By Tom D. Crouch
The Bear Is Back
The winning-est Bearcat in air racing steps up once more to the starting gate.
November 2009 |
By Preston Lerner
