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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
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
The history of airmail, which humbly began on the shoulder of pilot Earle Ovington in the form of a mailbag at an international airmeet in 1911, has now been recognized in futuristic heights at the Smithsonian National Air and Space
Washington D.C. – Pieces of history are missing from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and Ellen Stofan has to figure out how to raise $250 million to put them on exhibit and tell their stories. At the same
New York NY – Seventy-five years ago, the U.S. aircraft carrier Intrepid was commissioned on August 16, 1943, and sent into World War II for combat in the Pacific. It was later used during the Cold War and the Vietnam
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
PRESS RELEASE Reading PA — The WW II Weekend, sponsored annually by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum and produced entirely by volunteers, takes place annually at Reading Regional Airport, Reading, Pennsylvania, during the first full Friday, Saturday and Sunday of June.
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
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
(PRESS RELEASE) DAYTON, OH — With the opening of the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit just over a month away, visitors are invited to test their knowledge about the iconic aircraft by attending one of three free presentations titled “Memphis
PRESS RELEASE Rhinebeck, NY — Plans are well under way for the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala and Fundraiser to be held at the museum on May 19th 2018. Since its founding
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CA. — For test aircraft enthusiasts, students, and those who are just curious, gaining access to the current Air Force Flight Test Museum sometimes means signing up several months in advance for or a tour. After
MISSOULA, MT – Neptune Aviation’s legendary propeller-driven firefighting tankers are headed for new homes. The Missoula-based company opted to retire the classic “P2V” tankers at the end of the 2017 fire season, now that it has a full fleet of
Dayton, OH — The “Memphis Belle”, the second World War II B-17 bomber to complete 25 missions (“Hells Bells” was first), which arrived in pieces and sat for years in a restoration hangar at the National Museum of the U.S.
KAKAMIGAHARA, Gifu Prefecture Japan –Looking much like it did about 75 years ago when it rolled off the assembly line here, the last surviving Hien (“flying swallow” – U.S. code named “Tony”) fighter aircraft in Japan is ready for its