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70 years on – D-Day is Remembered · WarbirdsNews June 6th, 2014 will mark 70 years since the invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord, which began the final stages of the Second World War in Europe. In the space of three crucial months in 1944, Britain and its Allies the United States, Canada, Poland and France progressed from landing 150,000 troops on five Normandy beaches, to a victory march through Paris....

The Patrouille de France makes its show in Normandy. Where to see? - 76actu (translated) |
The Patrouille de France arrived in Le Havre, Thursday, June 5, 2014, in the late morning. Of Octeville airport, she made her rear base in the 70th anniversary of D-Day. It will take off and land at many times ...

Punxsutawney native returns to area as Blue Angels crewman - Indiana Gazette | When Zachery Bernat pays a visit to his family this weekend, he’ll really make an entrance. The Punxsutawney native is part of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration team, which will perform Saturday and Sunday at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe....

South Shore Regional Car Show to Kick Off Air Show Weekend - LaPorteCountyLife.com The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and Fair Oaks Farms will be hosting the South Shore Regional Car Show, sponsored by Schepel Buick GMC Cadillac, to kick off the 2014 South Shore Air Show. On Thursday, July 10, hundreds of classic and antique cars will take over Fair Oaks Farms for a unique car show experience....

A little radial engine goodness to brighten your day. · Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing A little radial engine goodness to brighten your day. There will be plenty of them at Warbird Expo this Saturday! #warbirdexpo14

The Buzz | Air show to benefit Kosair Hospital - The Courier-Journal | World War I & II Warbirds, turbine-powered jet aircraft, plus aerobic and vintage planes will fill the sky over the Bill Fluke Airfield in E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It's called Wings for Kids and benefits Kosair Children's Hospital...

The EAA AirVenture Cup Race Announces 2014 Course, Apply Now! - aviationpros.com | Milwaukee, WI – June 3, 2014 – This July, fast airplanes, race pilots, and aviation enthusiasts will once again be descending upon Mitchell, South Dakota (KMHE) in advance of the 17th annual EAA AirVenture Cup. This year’s race is planned to start from Mitchell, South Dakota (KMHE) and have a mandatory turn point over Mankato, Minnesota (KMKT). Pilots then set course, throttle wide open, to the finish line in Wausau, Wisconsin (KAUW) for a total of just over 400 statute miles....

Pease AirFest Aug. 9 to replace air show - Foster's Daily Democrat | Pease AirFest Aug. 9 to replace air show PORTSMOUTH — The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire and the National Guard Assistance Foundation announced plans Wednesday for a new Pease AirFest. Pease AirFest is now a family-focused festival taking place on a single day, Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. The event is presented by the Service Credit Union of Portsmouth....

Tour to bring B-17 to Redding Airport ~ June 9-11 - Red Bluff Daily News | The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang will be on display at Redding Municipal Airport from June 9-11. In honor of WWII veterans, The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour will visit as part of a 110-city nationwide tour....

Summer fun with Jerry Trimble Helicopters · General Aviation News | McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is planning a fun summer with two upcoming events: The JTH 4th annual touchdown autorotation contest and a Poker Run. The 4th Annual Touchdown Auto Rotation competition is slated for June 22....

The Convoy · Voices From The DC-3 | We passed the first of the slow-moving vehicles on the A13 winding through Calvados on our way to the beaches this morning. From miles back, I figured there had been an accident, and I braced myself for whatever miscreancy of traffic awfulness I was in for, while my husband slept off jet lag in the right seat....

During the 1967 Mediterranean cruise of USS America (CVA 66), what normally woul... ·AVIATIONGRAPHIC.com During the 1967 Mediterranean cruise of USS America (CVA 66), what normally would have passed as just another day of flight operations turned into a literal "cliff hanger" for LTJG Karl Leuffen of VA 36. After trapping on board America, Leuffen routinely added power to taxi forward out of the arresting gear, only to discover that he'd lost hydraulic pressure and had no brakes. Following that discovery, in short order he made two contributing errors. He forgot to drop his hook (the pilot signal to deck crew indicating loss of brakes) and he failed to shut down his engine. As a result, the aircraft continued to move forward on the flight deck toward the bow....

Meet The Photographer Who Uses A Fighter Jet As His Studio· Tyler Rogoway | When it comes to the small world of aviation photography, José "Fuji" Ramos is notorious for taking fantastic shots, often times from the backseat of a Navy aggressor jet. Here's what he captures.José's images have a certain candid presence and mood about them that is often lost in the comparatively sterile and forgiving world of digital photography. You can...

Museum slates summertime activities · General Aviation News | WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The New England Air Museum will hold family fun programs starting June 30. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to put their creativity and problem solving skills to use at the Engineering Design activities offered throughout the summer. Learn about flight, aircraft design, and aerodynamic principles....

AirplaneGeeks 301 – The House of (Ron) Rapp · maxflight| ...Guest Ron Rapp blogs at House of Rapp. He’s also a professional charter pilot with over 7000 hours. He’s flown flown more than 60 aircraft types, including tailwheel aircraft, aerobatics, formation flying, gliders, seaplanes, turboprops, biz jets, warbirds, experimentals, radials, and more....

Inside the Classroom Where the Air Force Teaches Drone Pilots · Eric Limer Flying a drone for the Air Force is like any other skill; you have to learn it. The Atlantic got a rare look inside the classroom where that instruction happens. It's a lot like most classrooms...

On the line: An F-22 Raptor dedicated crew chief - DVIDS | LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - Before wheels leave the runway, bombs are put on target and the mission is complete, countless hours of maintenance and communication takes place between a pilot and their crew chief. United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Hubbard, a 94th Fighter Squadron and F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, is committed to staying highly trained and keeping his aircraft is fully mission capable....

Kid-friendly picks: Clay Day, airplanes and more - Asheville Citizen-Times | ...If your kiddos (or you) like airplanes, check some out at the Western North Carolina Air Museum’s Air Fair. (Did you know we even had an Air Museum, which, by the way, is celebrating its 25th anniversary?) It has 15 aircraft, from the early days of flight to warplanes to civilian aircraft into the 1950s. The Air Fair will offer plane and helicopter rides, antique cars, concessions and a chance to check out some aviation history. It’s free, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7-8 at the museum at the Hendersonville Airport on Shepard Street....

Discover A New Star · WAI Connect Blog|Introduce someone new to WAI and help them shine!You already know the advantage of membership in Women in Aviation, International—WAI offers hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships annually, mentoring by the most successful women in aviation and aerospace, and loads of opportunities for...