SEATTLE, WA — The front section of a full-scale mock-up of Boeing’s gigantic supersonic transport will be delivered to the Museum’s Restoration Center at Paine Field on Friday, April 12. Boeing built a full-scale, wing and fuselage proof-of-concept mock-up of
Alberta Aviation Museum Receives F-104 Starfighter (video)
The Alberta Aviation Museum received an F-104 Starfighter this week. Shane sits down with Tom Hinderks to learn more about the aircraft.
Newark Air Museum Celebrates 40 Years
Newark, Notts, UK — Newark Air Museum celebrates 40 years of being open to the public with an exciting Gala Day on Sunday. There will be lots going on at the venue, next to Newark Showground at Winthorpe –
Plattsburgh Air Base museum to re-open
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Frank Baehre has some vivid memories of being on the runway of the Plattsburgh Air Force Base. “As I’m dumping fuel with the after burner going, I’m sending this big streak of fire out behind
B-17E arrives at Pacific Aviation Museum (video)
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,