Biofuels Propel Blue Angels Over Labor Day Weekend - Triple Pundit | Labor Day weekend often means that very last summer barbecue, final road trip, baseball pennant race showdowns, and for some lucky communities, the chance to watch the Blue Angels soar above crowds in their ...
Heineman signs Nebraska Navy Week proclamation - KCAU | Dave Heineman has signed a proclamation designating this week as Navy Week in advance of the Guardians of Freedom Airshow in Lincoln. Navy Week is scheduled each year to describe the mission of the United States Navy. Heineman signed the proclamation ...
Mather airshow a treat for history buffs - Sacramento Bee | The California Capital Airshow is a huge two-day program packed with aerial demonstrations and ground exhibits that showcase an array of military and civilian aircraft. Two events will certainly interest the aviation history buff. ...
Airshow 2011: Wings Over Pittsburgh - Examiner.com | Military aircraft will take to the skies as we remember the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Some performers include the Heavy Metal Jet Team, Sean Tucker and Team Oracle, Sky Soldiers, Red Bull Air Force, and many many more! ...
In the Spotlight: Prairie Air Show one of the country's best - Peoria Journal Star | Viewed objectively and from a national perspective, the Prairie Air Show is one of the country's top air shows. The management team is seen as one of the country's most experienced, sophisticated and progressive groups. The schedule of performers is ...
2011 Vintage Aircraft Weekend - The Airplanes Channel | The Historic Flight Foundation’s restoration centre was the host of the 2011 Vintage Aircraft weekend, which was held for the fourth time. The restoration centre is located at the Paine Field, which is situated just outside of Washington. It was a wonderful opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to get to know aircraft of the past, watch them fly and even hear from a number of celebrity guests of honor. It was a weekend for the entire family to enjoy, filled with education and excitement. One of the main guests was William Boeing Jr., who is ...
Slideshow: Crowds flock to Duxford for Spitfire anniversary show - Cambridge News | Around 30000 visitors flocked to the Duxford Air Show to celebrate the landmark. Highlights of the weekend included the only UK appearance by the F-15E Strike Eagle in 2011, which produced a rip-roaring display to amaze the crowds. ...
Guernsey airshow to remember Red Arrow pilot Jon Egging - BBC News | A minute's silence will be observed in memory of all RAF pilots ahead of a Red Arrows display above Guernsey. There had been uncertainty over whether or not the team would be able to fly in the annual Battle of Britain display after a fatal crash last ...
Lift-off for crusade to save Clacton Air Show from closure - Gazette | A PUBLIC meeting aimed at kickstarting efforts to save Clacton's under-threat air show is due to be held tomorrow night. Charity worker Adrian Simcock wants to keep the two-day aerial showcase going after Tendring Council announced it ...
Restored B25 Mitchell makes her debut - Aviation.ca | Saturday 3rd September marked an historic day for Alberta Aviation Museum and 418 Squadron when they presented B25 Daisy Mae to the public. The derelict WWII era B25J Mitchell Bomber had been sitting in a farmer’s field for more than 40 years before being placed ...
Liberty Belle B-17 Update – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Wednesday – 10am (EASTERN) from WarbirdRadio.com | WEDNESDAY – Members of the Liberty Foundation join us with in-depth look at the tragic accident and future of the Liberty Belle B-17. Tune in for all the details this Wednesday morning at 10am (EASTERN) during a special Warbird Radio LIVE! As always your calls and comments are welcome. To contact the show just use [...]
Heritage Flight - YouTube | Join the war heroes of the past and of the future as they share the story of the Heritage Flight program. Heritage Flight formations showcase modern day U.S. Air Force (USAF) talent and fighter jets alongside vintage warbirds like the popular P-51 Mustang. These dramatic displays provide an aerial monument to the men and women of the USAF past and present. In 2010, the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation was formed to keep this popular program flying.
An Awesome Machine from Nordo News by Rich Davidson | On the way home from Oshkosh, my brother John and I stopped at Poplar Grove. While there we were treated very well as I was offered the chance to fly this amazing Waco SRE. Thanks to Steve and Tina for the opportunity. ...
FK12 Comet - Passion pour l'aviation | Last Thursday when he saw from afar on the ULM airfield Prunay, I first took for a Pitts is so beautiful. It's actually a FK12 Comet can be equipped with either a Rotax 912 UL (80 hp) or 912 ULSFR (100 HP). This is tandem two-seater biplane, which is either torpedo version as in this photo (before the job can even be closed to turn it into a car) or a canopy closed and only the top two places. ...
A dusty TWA Lockheed Constellation sits at rest at the Pima Air... from You like airplanes, too?
Into the Blue With Bessie Coleman Opens Today at the Herberger Theater Center - Phoenix New Times | 6 2011 at 1:00 PM In the 1920s, she not only broke down racial and gender barriers by becoming the world's only African-American aviatrix, but also was the first woman to ever hold an international pilot's license. So it's something of a shame, really, ...
Aviation film producer to receive award - Dayton Daily News | Taylor's film, “Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Women's National Air Derby,” used actual footage of the 1929 summer air race. The competition featured pilots including Amelia Earhart. Taylor spent 13 years ...
- September 6, 2011 Breaking Through the Clouds by Linda Street-Ely
China's First GA Fly-In Postponed - AVweb | The first-ever general aviation fly-in in China, which was set for later this month, has been postponed indefinitely, according to AOPA. The event was scheduled for Sept. 22 to 24, with about 20 privately owned ...
Children's Book Competition from RAF Museum London News | Courtesy of Frances Lincoln Children’s Books the RAF Museum London has three sets of books to give away by the author Mick Manning. Tail-End Charlie and Taff in the Waff tell the amazing stories of Mick Manning’s parent’s life during the Second World War. Children will learn what it was like to undergo RAF training, be a wireless operator and find out how food was rationed. Mick Manning has been writing ...
Freeport Pilots Association to host Young Eagles Rally - Freeport Journal-Standard | The Freeport Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 475, will be having a Young Eagles Rally from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Freeport Albertus Airport. Launched in 1992, the EAA Young Eagles Program introduces youth ages 8 ...
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