Pieces of the Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress “Swamp Ghost” that crashed in a Papua New Guinea swamp over 60 years ago were hauled to the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.
American Airlines MD-80 hoisted over fence to Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
TULSA, OK — The final flight of American Airlines N259AA was only about 8 feet in the air over a distance of 40 feet, but it may have been one of the most difficult. After three years of
Selfridge Military Air Museum Showcases War Planes, History and More This Season
Harrison Township, MI — The Museum and Air Park is at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, accessible by vehicle through the Main Gate at the intersection of M-59 and Jefferson Avenue. History and aviation buffs can rejoice at the season
Millville Army Air Field Museum dedicates wing to honor longtime supporter
MILLVILLE, NJ — Part of the Millville Army Air Field Museum was recently dedicated to Paul Navone (center), a Millville resident and community advocate, for his generous contributions to the Museum for many years. The Millville Army Air Field Museum’s
WACO again popular site in Troy, OH
Troy, OH — Supporters of WACO Field are flying high over the increased use of the organization’s grounds, museum and learning center. The nonprofit WACO Historical Society salutes the WACO Aircraft Co. of Troy, the largest manufacturer of civil aircraft
The Air Museum Network previews National Air and Space Museum’s “Time and Navigation: The Untold Story of Getting from Here to There” exhibit
PREVIEW: Time and Navigation: The Untold Story of Getting from Here to There Opening to the public Friday, April 12, 2013 The Air Museum Network was honored to be one of the handful of social media organizations selected to
Aviation Museum’s “Runway 5K” Cleared for Take Off
CAPE MAY – Cape May Airport, Lower Township, NJ-Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum located at the Cape May Airport will host the “Runway 5k & 1 Mile Fun Walk” on June 8, 2013 at 9 a.m. The museum
Exhibit celebrates 100th anniversary of powered flight in Alaska
During a quick break from Cordova’s booth at the recent Great Alaska Sportsman’s Show, I zipped over to the Anchorage Museum, determined to see more than the aisles of Fred Meyer on this trip to the big city.
One Millionth Visitor Gets Lavish Reception Today at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU, April 5, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor today, the Valencia family from Modesto, CA. Mr. Ivan Valencia and Mrs. Mari Valencia and their two children Hiram, 9 and Christopher, 5, received four gift bags
Tillamook Air Museum moving to Madras Oregon
Tillamook, OR — Erickson Aero Tanker, a related entity to Erickson Group,. Ltd., who owns the Tillamook Air Museum, recently purchased an air-tanker operation based in Madras Oregon. Erickson Aero Tanker operates three DC7 air-tankers and is developing an MD87
Yorkshire Museum’s Thunder Day all set for take off
York, UK — An air museum near York will stage its first Thunder Day of the year this weekend. Visitors to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington will have the chance to join in activities with the venue’s fire team,
Tulsa’s Air and Space Museum honors Vietnam Vets
Tulsa, OK — It’s hard to imagine, but it’s been almost 40-years since the end of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Many of the people who fought in that conflict, have never received the recognition that’s been given
Royal Air Force Museum partners up with United Arab Emirates Military Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon has signed an agreement marking its official association with the United Arab Emirates Military Museum. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the museum in Grahame Park Way and the United Arab
Volunteers needed for the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum June airshow
Hamilton, Ontario — Volunteer at the 2013 Hamilton Airshow June 15 – 16, 2013 The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is a volunteer/member based organization with a large compliment of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. But they need your help to make
WWII Spitfire memorial gets its wings at RAF Grangemouth
A full-sized replica of a WWII Spitfire being built in tribute to 71 pilots who died while learning to fly at RAF Grangemouth has had its wings attached. The event marked a milestone for the memorial, which has been