Air Museum Network – Connecting You with Aviation History
It may look like the SR-71 Blackbird, but this sleek flying beast is not the most famous supersonic spy plane ever created but its father, the A-12 Oxcart. In some ways, it was a better machine than the famous Blackbird.
Lake Mead, NV — The drought that has parched much of the southwest may soon yield a mystery that has rested at the bottom of Nevada’s Lake Mead for nearly 70 years, a B-29 bomber that went down carrying a
Fylde Coast, UK — Ambitious plans to build a museum to celebrate the UK’s Fylde coast’s rich aviation history have been revealed. Campaigners want a permanent reminder to recognise the region’s air heritage, with supporters wanting to build a Fylde
An historic event is planned in Washington, D.C. In honor of the 70th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), the Arsenal of Democracy is hosting a tribute to the men and women at home and abroad that made victory
Toulouse – Blagnac, France — Aeroscopia is located adjacent to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, putting it in proximity to Airbus’ home location – including the company’s headquarters and its A380, A350 XWB, A330 and A320 Family final assembly lines. This enables visitors to appreciate Airbus’
The future is looking brighter for Duxford air museum’s education centre following an £8 million funding boost. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) has received the major funding boost following support from South Cambridgeshire’s MP Andrew Lansley. But, jobs are still
Polk City, FL — A scaled-down version of Fantasy of Flight is now open to the public. The aviation-themed attraction originally opened in 1995 but closed its doors April 6. One year earlier, Fantasy of Flight had announced it was
LUBBOCK,TX– In 1944, then 22-year-old Charlie Screws was flying over Nazi controlled France when his plane was shot down. 71 years later, a piece of his downed P-47 Thunderbolt showed up on his doorstep as it made it’s way to
After a competitive selection process, Squadron Leader Mark ‘Disco’ Discombe has been selected as a future OC BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight). With a background as a Jaguar pilot, ‘Disco’ is currently employed as the Deputy Chief Flying Instructor
It has been 50 years since two Avro Lancaster bombers flew side by side. Watch this trailer filmed when the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Avro Lancaster visited the UK. Coming Summer 2015 – Worldwide TV release followed by DVD/Blu-ray (all
WASHINGTON D.C. – – Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, one of the most treasured aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum, has been lowered to the floor for its first conservation treatment in 22 years. For decades, the
Seattle, WA — Museum of Flight visitors can experience the past, present and future of space travel during the three-day showing of the pioneering SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, Jan 17-19. The Dragon made history in May 2012 when it became the
Broken Arrow, OK – Jack D. Smith could take a piece of tin, steel or aluminum and build anything. And, he could do it without any printed plans or blueprint to follow. We’re talking about big items and built with
Washington D.C. – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first two ventures of astronauts outside the spacecraft, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., will open “Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of Extra-Vehicular Activity” Jan.
Oak Harbor, WA – To minimize disturbances to traffic flow and local business, a midnight move is being planned this month to wheel a World War II–era aircraft through the heart of downtown Oak Harbor. The move of the PBY-5A