Ottawa, ON Canada — History is hardly new at the Canada Air and Space Museum in Ottawa, but the eclectic display of vintage and modern aircraft was enhanced on May 30 by the presence of living history – specifically, the
AirSpace Minnesota and The Museum of Flight Announce Plans to Bring Aviation Learning Center (ALC) to Minnesota
The first duplication of the ALC will provide model for national replication Seattle, WA — AirSpace Minnesota and The Museum of Flight in Seattle have joined forces to create the first Museum of Flight Aviation Learning Center (ALC) outside of
“Rosie the Riveter” Lecture and Book Signing June 8 at the Seattle Museum of Flight
Roverta A. Olinger talks about her experiences making Boeing bombers during World War II Seattle, WA — During World War II, Roverta A. Olinger was a young girl from South Dakota when she was given a train ticket
Air Museum tells Siouxland’s story of flight
Sioux City, IA — During its three years in operation, the Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation has had visitors from all 50 states and 11 foreign countries tour its 30,000-square foot facility, which features commercial air crafts, vintage
RAF Museum in London hosts second Meet the Curator event
London, UK — Come on Friday 21st JuneCome and listen to our Curator talk about 5 particular aircraft and how they have come to be at the Museum, how they are conserved and their individual career history. You will then
Seattle Museum of Flight Hosts Planetary Resources Announcement of World’s First Crowdfunded Space Telescope Campaign
Seattle, WA — At a press conference at The Museum of Flight today, Planetary Resources, Inc., the asteroid mining company, launched a campaign for the world’s first crowdfunded space telescope to provide unprecedented public access to space and place the most
C-47, B-25 airplane rides help commemorate D-Day anniversary
Lubbock, TX — The Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27, will commemorate the 69th anniversary of D-Day with a free one-day event to remember those killed on June 6, 1944. There will be opportunities to view the documentary “D-Day
Seattle Museum of Flight: Amelia Earhart Subject of June 1 Lecture and Book Signing
Seattle, WA — Based upon his book of the same name, David K. Bowman’s “The Story of Amelia Earhart” June 1 presentation at the Museum features many rarely seen photos and video clips, including the final takeoff of Amelia Earhart.
WWII Dive Bomber Is Newest Addition At Castle Air Museum
ATWATER, CA — A rare World War Two Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber is the newest addition to the Castle Air Museum. The war bird was shipped in on trailer Friday in Atwater. The dive bomber that is missing
High-altitude F-104A Starfighter lands at Peal Harbor museum
Pearl Harbor, HI — The iconic Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, Serial No. 56-817, has arrived at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, joining the museum’s expanding collection. The Starfighter is on long-term loan from Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base,
New England Air Museum’s First-Ever Great Aviation Adventure June 22 & June 23
The New England Ai Museum will run its first ever Great Aviation Adventure on June 22 & 23, 2013. It will be held on the ramp of Signature Flight Support, a short distance from the Museum. This will be a
Museum of Aviation Saving Money Using Green Energy (video)
Warner Robins, GA — The Museum of Aviation says it is saving money by using green energy, which is also contributing to national Department of Defense goals to use more renewable sources.
Sywell Aviation Museum aims to raise funds to restore historic jet
Sywell, Northampton, UK — Sywell Aviation Museum is appealing for donations of items it can sell to raise funds for the restoration of its Hawker Hunter jet fighter. The display area in which the 1954 jet is sited has
1941 Historical Aircraft Group now known as National Warplane Museum
Geneseo, NY — THe 1941 Historical Aircraft Group has reached a milestone achievement in re-acquiring the name of the National Warplane Museum. This is a wonderful accomplishment for both the museum and area tourism. As Western New York’s only
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to include XB-70 and other R&D aircraft in new fourth building
DAYTON, OH — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s planned fourth building will now include aircraft from the Research and Development (R&D) Gallery, along with a new Presidential Gallery, an expanded Space Gallery and select global reach planes.