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The Sky is the Limit
“To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.” – Jerry Crawford When we started fundraising for
Holiday Air Mail
The holiday season means it’s time to mail out oodles of greeting cards! Airmail was one of the most important developments in early aviation, spurring
Katherine Stinson, pioneering aviatrix
On this day in 1917, Katherine Stinson flew 606 miles from San Diego to San Francisco, setting a new American non-stop distance record. At a
Popular Aviation, February 1937
A lovely bit of magazine cover art: The Beechcraft B17-L, on Popular Aviation, February 1937. Though many people nowadays don’t know much about vintage aviation,
December 7 Remembrance
December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Here’s a photo of Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6), the Douglas SBD “Dauntless” Dive Bombers present that day.
Last Big Piece
The last big piece of the new museum hangar was installed yesterday, the big overhead door for our collection of vintage cars. Now on to
Giving Tuesday
It’s Giving Tuesday! Join us in keeping the legends and magic of the Golden Age of Aviation alive and flying! With your support and enthusiasm,
Comfort Hints
Happy Monday! Anyone got the holiday travel blues? Take some advice from the Army Air Forces Air Transport Command Passenger Guide! This original pamphlet, along
Glenn Curtiss
November is National Aviation History Month! On this day, November 30th, in 1907, Glenn Curtiss founded the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, the first airplane
Richard Byrd
November is National Aviation History month! 90 years ago on this day in 1929, Richard Byrd and his 3-man crew made the first flight to