Pilot dies in air force plane crash - Stuff.co.nz
An air force pilot believed to be a member of the Red Checkers team has been killed this morning after their aircraft ...
Blue Angles to return for 2011 air show - Hilton Head Island Packet
The Blue Angels, officially known as the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, will return to the skies over Beaufort April 30 and May 1, ...
Get Ready for Navy Week 2010! - US Navy SEALs Blog & Information
... Kansas City, Missouri on April 24 to May 2 during the Sound of Speed Air Show; Birmingham, Alabama on May 2 to 9 during the Tuscaloosa Air Show; ...
Thunderbirds pilot Goodman to be honored - UPI.com
A spokesman for the US Air Force's demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, said the late Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Russell C. Goodman will be ...
WIN a chance to meet and fly with a former Red Arrows display team pilot! - National
The countdown has started to the Al Ain Aerobatic Show, to be held in Al Ain from January 27 until January 30, with an impressive line-up of the world's ...
2010 Airshows California T-33 jet fighter from OneRiot.com
2010 Airshows in California. See videos of t-33 jet fighters doing acrobatics in airshows. ACE MAKER is a war bird. Aka jet fighter. See airshow...
2010 Civilian Airshow Schedules from FenceCheck Forums
Larry Rutt - http://www.larryrutt.com/airshows.htm
Melissa Andrzejewski - http://www.sportsgal.com/schedule.html
Tim Weber - http://www.timweber-airshows.com/v2/index.html
Airshow Previews 2010 – January by Flightline UK
Biggin Hill International Air Fair 2010 – 26th-27th June. RAF Waddington International Air Show 2010 – 3rd-4th July. Royal International Air Tattoo 2010, RAF Fairford - 17th-18th July. RAFA Shoreham Airshow – 21st-22nd August.
Bombertown USA returns to ISM from General Aviation News
For years Florida's Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) was known affectionately as "Bombertown USA," where visitors could see World War II bombers being restored back to their former glory. Those days are returning to Kissimmee, but now visitors will not only be able to see these planes, but fly in them as well. Come Spring expect a migration of bombers and other warbirds to the Kissimmee Air Museum.
In March, the B-25 "Panchito" (pictured) will return to Kissimmee Gateway Airport where it was restored 15 years ago. It will be stationed at the Kissimmee Air Museum for both static tours and flights. ...
Heritage in flight - ENCToday
Residents in and around Havelock know the sounds and sights of Harriers, Prowlers, Hornets and other military aircraft in the sky.
But many may not know the history of the aircraft and the pilots who fly them.
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation is trying to change that. ...
Tippin becomes spokesperson for military aviation group - Country Standard Time
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 – Aaron Tippin will serve as celebrity spokesperson for the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), a charity supporting military ...
Test Pilot Dave Morss – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Thursday from WarbirdRadio.com by Matt
THURSDAY – The web has been a buzz about last Sunday's FW-190 test flights in Camden, South Carolina. Find out what it was like from the guy who was in the cockpit. Test Pilot Dave Morss joins us with all the details on Warbird Radio LIVE – Thursday at 10am (EST). Dave will also take [...]
"A soaring achievement" - Bend Bulletin
During her time as a WASP, Hill flew several types of planes, including the B-17, a bomber known as the Flying Fortress. She spent most of her time training ...
Decorated veteran had colorful career - Daily Mail - Charleston
That same year, he and his new wife moved to Idaho, and he participated in the B-17 crew and unit-training program as a flight commander, squadron commander ...
Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown from Wright Squawks [w/Video]
Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC (born 21 January 1919) is a former Royal Navy officer and test pilot who has flown more types of aircraft than anyone else in history. He is also the Fleet Air Arm's most decorated pilot, and holds the world record for aircraft carrier landings.[1]
He flew aircraft from Britain, America, Germany, Italy and Japan, and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as holding the record for flying the greatest number of different aircraft. The official record is 487, but only includes basic types. For example Captain Brown flew several versions of the Spitfire and Seafire, and although these versions are very different they only appear once in the list. ...
Beat the winter blues by visiting the museum during Cabin Fever Night from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories
For those looking for a warm, indoor activity during these cold winter months, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will open its doors after-hours for a free family-friendly event called Cabin Fever Night on Friday, Feb. 5 from 6-10 p.m.
Throughout the night, visitors are invited to hear stories about aviation history and learn about aircraft such as the B-29, B-52, F-86 or A-10. Participants can try out two demonstration stations in the Modern Flight Gallery by building an egg carton glider or landing a model aircraft.
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Goodbye Yellow Labs - Aviation.ca
They originally came by air, but they left by road. You may have spotted them on the road in Borden, a few weeks before the holidays. They were hard to miss: big, bright, yellow and red aircraft fuselages loaded at the back of a big rig. In case you were wondering, they were two Labrador helicopters on their way to what should be their final resting place at aviation museums at opposite ends of the country. ...
National Air Space Museum at the National Mall — Part I - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Walking into the National Air & Space Museum (NASM) on the National Mall* is impressive as you will enter a modern stone built structure. ...
Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 30 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Reds outfielder Jay Bruce, broadcaster Thom Brennaman, top minor league prospect Todd Frazier, former Red and current Dayton Dragons Manager Todd Benzinger, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Walt Jocketty, Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini and mascot "Mr. Redlegs" will be the featured Reds at the museum stop.
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Wichita Aero Club 'on-air' summit now available on website from General Aviation News
The Wichita Aero Club's Dec. 15 on-air summit featuring the senior executives of Wichita's airframe manufacturers is now available on the club's website. The wide-ranging discussion dealt with subjects from the economy, prospects for 2010, outsourcing and governmental regulatory initiatives... The Wichita Aero Club was founded in October of 2008 to foster and promote interest in aviation, provide a forum focused on the industry's issues and achievements and bring together those with a passion for flight. ...
... WASPs and B-17 from The Original Rocket Dungeon by Dick
not a racer but fast from www.aafo.com
How Did They Make Zeppelins? [Image Cache] from Gizmodo
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