Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is selling some of his abstract art, and buying a historic rocket. The eclectic Seattle billionaire has procured a rare Wernher von Braun-designed V-2 rocket, the first human-made object to fly into outer space. Allen’s
Kansas City Museum Raising Cash to Fly ‘Connie’
Kansas City, MO — The National Airline History Museum is trying to raise $3.2 million to restore its Lockheed Constellation propeller-driven aircraft and recreate multimillionaire aviator Howard Hughes’ record-setting cross-country flight in the plane that transformed commercial air travel.
Goodyear’s Drake becomes a MAPS Air Museum exhibit
North Canton, OH — “It walks! It swims! It flies!” says a 1940s Goodyear Aircraft advertisement about the company’s four-seat amphibious airplane, the Drake. Now the last surviving Goodyear Drake teaches, too, as a new permanent exhibit at MAPS
Today is International Museum Day!
International Museum Day 2013: museums all over the world have the place of honour Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around May 18. This year, more than 30,000 museums are getting ready to celebrate the
Dark Clouds Hang Over Air Shows After Budget Cuts
Patty Wagstaff is a Hollywood stunt pilot, three-time U.S. aerobatic champion, inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame and favorite on the air show circuit. One of her tricked-out planes is on display at the Smithsonian National Air
Lancaster flies over Derwent Dam to commemorate the 70th anniversary ‘Dams Raid’
Avro Lancaster and 617 Sqn Tornados fly over Derwent Dam to commemorate the 70th anniversary of 617's 'Dams Raid'. PlanesTV thanks Severn Trent Water for providing us with special access.
Scout’s Eagle history project aids Mesa’s Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum
Chandler, AZ — When William Brandon Peters developed a project for his Eagle Scout badge, he wanted it to reflect both his love of aviation and his respect for the nation’s veterans. The Chandler boy, 15, found both at
Avialogs building online aviation library
As an aviation artist and 3D modeler I am often in need of 3 view drawings, flight manuals and reference photos. I had been using scribed.com to find and download aviation related books and drawings. However their inventory was
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation museum announces 2013 events
LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum has announced its 2013 calendar of events, including the Runway 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk. The 2013 Free Historic Lecture Series is scheduled for three Tuesdays
Seattle Museum of Flight: B-17 Bomber Based at Museum May 24-27 for Rides and Tours
SEATTLE, WA — A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues as The Museum of Flight will host the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast, for rides and ground tours during the last week in May. The Flying Fortress will arrive on May 20 for
Wurtsmith Air Museum sets Appreciation Weekend
OSCODA, MI – The Wurtsmith Air Museum will reopen for the season on Saturday, May 18, and is inviting everyone to visit free of charge that day and the next, designated as the second annual Community Appreciation Weekend.
Young Astronaut’s Day held at Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, GA — Saturday at the 24th annual Young Astronaut’s Day at the Museum of Aviation was a family occasion for 10-year-old Zachary Nakoski. During lunch, Zachary Nakoski hung out with his parents, Michael and Cindy Nakoski.
Chennault Museum hosts Taiwanese air attache
Monroe, LA — The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum received a visit Tuesday from someone who wanted to know more about the museum’s namesake. Col. Shou-Jung “Duke” Ku, air attache of the Taiwan Embassy in Washington D.C., was given
Museum of Army Flying Launches Campaign To Find New CEO To Spearhead Transformation Project
Britain’s one and only museum dedicated to the rich history of Army flying, located right next to the home of the Army Air Corps at Middle Wallop in Hampshire, today launches its campaign to find an inspirational leader who
B-25 Bomber “Sandbar Mitchell” Rescue from Alaska using crowd sourcing
The Project A 30-year old Michigan man is organizing a small team of volunteers to rescue a crashed B-25 from Alaska. This June, Patrick Mihalek and his friend Todd Trainor, both from Brighton, are planning to recover a 70-year