The word “special” can be an adjective defined as better, greater or otherwise different from what is usual. This word certainly applies to anything that is one of a kind person, place or thing. There are plenty on the list
Air Museum Network Visits The Museu do Ar – Home of Portuguese Aviation Heritage
Granja do Marquês, Portugal – For many, the words air museum conjures up images of the Imperial War Museum or the National Museum of the United States Air force. The reality is that most museums fall between The Smithsonian’s National
Despite Weather, the 47th Festival of Flight is a Success
Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania – This past August (18-19), Air Museum Network attended the 47th Edition of the Festival of Flight, held at New Garden Flying Field in beautiful Chester County Pennsylvania. This is an event that has been covered by AMN
Flying Fortresses Gather to Pay Tribute to the “Memphis Belle”
Dayton, Ohio – Air Museum Network recently reported on the unveiling of the “Memphis Belle” Exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. This event was the icing on a “week-long, aviation event filled” cake. Air Museum
The National Museum of the United States Air Force Unveils the “Memphis Belle” Exhibit
Dayton, OH – Historic events in aviation are few and far between. When a potential moment looms on the horizon, aviation enthusiasts monitor every development in hopes of being part of something historic. When the National Museum of the United
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Hosts Great British Fly-In
Chantilly, VA – On April 15th 2018, The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center) was host to a unique one day event commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. With gates opening at 8:00
Portuguese Air Force Hosts Spotter’s Day
Monte Real, Portugal – The 10th Edition of Real Thaw (RT18), the Portuguese Air Force Training Exercises, was held recently (January 29 to February 9, 2018) at BA-5 in Monte Real Portugal. It has been 4 years since this base
Golden Age Aviation Museum’s Show of Appreciation For Mifflintown, PA Man
Bethel, PA – On a late October morning like many of the weekends before, I was scheduled to attend an air show. I had not had a weekend at home in months and the decision to go to one more,
Pennsylvania Teen Makes Solo Flight in 100-Year-Old Curtiss Jenny
Grimes Field, Bethel. PA – If we think back to our earliest memories, we remember major milestones. We probably don’t remember our first words or our first steps, but maybe our first day of school, our 10th birthday or even
Sunrise Shoot Kicks Off The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s World War II Weekend
Reading PA – At the most recent edition (27th) of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s World War II Weekend (June2-4), Air Museum Network had the opportunity to attend the sunrise shoot of the vintage aircraft parked on the airport apron. This
Rhode Island Air Show Major Success Despite Snowbird Cancellation
Quonset Point, RI – Legends and myths exists for everything and anything. Air shows are no exception. If you ask any aviation enthusiast about Flying Legends or the Royal International Air Tattoo, either a smile will appear on their face
International Guests Enchant The Melbourne Air and Space Show
Melbourne FL – After a long winter, the sound of aircraft engines begin to fill the air across the United States. Venues begin to open their gates to air show enthusiasts. This season, Air Museum Network packed the gear and
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshow Season Comes To An End
Rhinebeck, NY – By the time the air show season reaches its end, most of us have gotten our fill of fast flying, rip roaring, eardrum rupturing aircraft. Not to say that there isn’t room for more, but sometimes slowing
New Garden Airport Hosts 45th Annual Festival of Flight
Toughkenemon, PA — On August 20-21, the 45th annual Festival of Flight was held at the New Garden Airfield in Toughkenemon Pennsylvania. Air Museum Network was present for the two day family fun filled event. Being essentially an air show, the
New Jersey Man Honors Father and the Greatest Generation
Every Father’s Day, I scratch my head and wonder about all the different gifts children give their fathers. How many of us gave our fathers a hideous tie or that useless whatchamacallit? Whatever the gift may have been, it always