“The Korean War: Not Forgotten”—Dispatch June 1, 2010 from Dispatches from the Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War with "The Korean War: Not Forgotten," a collection of 26 candid, first-person accounts of Korean War veterans from the VHP collection.
Visit "The Korean War: Not Forgotten" here: http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/ex-war-korea.html
The Mission of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Learn more at www.loc.gov/vets.
Air show to close waters off Ocean City, Md. - The News Journal
An air show this weekend will close waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to part of Ocean City, Md. The closed area is in effect from 10 am to 4 pm on ...
N.C. Aviation Museum's annual fly-in is Saturday - The Times News
Nearly 100 airplanes and helicopters will ply the Piedmont skies during the North Carolina Aviation Museum’s fourth annual fly-in Saturday.
“It’s by far the most important fundraiser of the year for our museum,” said Rick Bondurant, general manager and curator of the museum.
The event will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in and around the NCAM, located adjacent to the Asheboro Regional Airport. ...
Farnborough International 2010 preview from www.ainonline.com : Latest News
The economic downturn has not dented the aerospace and defense industry’s eagerness to gather for the Farnborough International airshow. This year’s event is completely sold out, with more than 1,000 exhibitors booked to show their wares from July 19 to 25. ...
6/25-P-51/T-6 warbird rides from AviationDayton™ Events
When: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9am to 3pm EDT | Where: Hook Field Middletown Regional Airport Middletown, OH | Event Status: confirmed | Event Description: The Commemorative Air Force's Dixie Wing will offer rides for a fee in the P-51D Mustang "Red Nose" and LT-6 Texan "Mosquito" from 9 am to 3 p.m. Revenues support the CAF. Call 678-982-1824 to purchase rides, or for more information e-mail kkorterud@yahoo.com.
8 Way Team departs to Skydive Chicago from armygoldenknights's
The Golden Knight 8-Way Team departs from Pope AFB today to kick off a 12 day training camp at Skydive Chicago! The team plans to take this time to launch into the final stage of preparation for the 2010 World Parachuting Championships, in Menzelensk, Russia. At Skydive Chicago, GK8 plans to make 100 jumps and culminate the training time with the Battle at Midway 4-Way meet June 11 - 13.
Pensioner is Britain's oldest stunt pilot at 87 - Telegraph
The former RAF pilot first flew during World War Two and has continued to showcase his acrobatic skills ever since.
The grandfather braved a strong gale this weekend to race over the New Forest, Hants, in a replica 1917 war plane he built 20 years ago. ...
Rare World War II bombers and fighter in Seattle for tours and rides from General Aviation News
Two historic World War II bombers and a rare, two-seat P-51 fighter aircraft will be at The Museum of Flight in Seattle from June 25-28 for ground tours and rides open to the public. The aircraft are on a national “Wings of Freedom Tour 2010″ sponsored by the non-profit Collings Foundation. ...
Liberty Belle Soars in OKC - KSBI Thunder TV
In honor of Memorial Day a WWII B-17 bomber was flying over the metro. And inside that B-17 was KSBI-TV meterolgist Brandon Chambers. He was able to climb aboard and get a first hand look at the Liberty Belle.
"This is such a historical airplane, what it did in World War II and that was part of the greatest generation," said General Tom Stafford, Former NASA Astronaut. ...
Air Zoo to offer free plane rides to veterans from General Aviation News
This summer, veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War will have the chance to take flight, for free, at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Beginning June 29, veterans will be able to fly in a Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, courtesy of the Air Zoo and pilot/sponsor Alan Wright. The Kaydet is an open cockpit aircraft that served as the U.S. Navy’s primary trainer during World War II. “We are thrilled to offer free flights to those who have sacrificed ...
World War II plane available for public flight - KFOR
... died in battle on Memorial Day, they will have a chance to appreciate our aviation heritage this weekend by taking a ride in a World War II B-17 bomber. ...
Three weeks to go…. - Warrior Women take on the Air Race Classic 2010
Three weeks from today we begin the Air Race Classic 2010. Here's where we are with our preparations: We both have all the sectionals we need EXCEPT Kansas City…which becomes current on June 3rd. The handicap flight was completed by ...
Memphian Frankie Yearwood was WWII WASP from You Fly, Girl
A member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, an elite group of the first American women to fly in the military, Ms. Yearwood was among the program's 1,074 graduates and a part of its last class. Because her name fell at the bottom of the list alphabetically, she was the last on the roster. ...
University of North Dakota Flying Team captures national championship from General Aviation News
The University of North Dakota Flying Team won the 2010 SAFECON national collegiate aviation competition, held at Indiana State University-Terre Haute. It was UND’s 16th SAFECON championship in the 25 years that UND has participated in the competition, according to university officials.. UND’s is among the top long-term performance records in SAFECON’s 90-year history. Team coach and UND alum Jim Higgins, a former Flying Team captain, won this year’s Coach of the Year award. ...
Rare plane soars aloft - The Berkshire Eagle
Saturday morning was, unofficially, "Skimmer Day" at the Walter J. Kolodza Airport on Route 71.
At about 10 a.m., longtime pilot John Stabler realized the consummation of an 11-year dream when he gunned the engine of his Colonial Skimmer and sailed into the sky over the airport.
The plane Stabler flew was a prototype model for the Colonial Skimmer C-1 model. It was constructed in 1948 and test flown for eight years until 1956.
The plane is an early lake amphibian machine. The plane's motor is located over the cockpit. It has retractable wheels and a special waterproof bottom for aquatic landings. ...
NASA TV Airing U.S. Astronaut Hall Of Fame Induction On June 5 from NASA Breaking News
NASA Television will provide live coverage of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2010 induction ceremony on Saturday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The ceremony will take place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.
Space Day 2010 from AirSpace by The National Air and Space Museum
What do yogurt cups and juice bottles have to do with the International Space Station? If you dropped by the National Mall Building on Saturday, May 8, between 10am and 3pm, you would have seen this question being answered by hundreds of visitors, working together to build a space station out of recycled materials.
Space Day is an annual family day program sponsored by Lockheed Martin. In addressing this year’s theme, “Looking at Earth from Space,” our astronaut guests explained the incredible feeling of seeing the circumference ...
James S. McDonnell Prologue Room Open for Summer Tours at Boeing IDS Headquarters from The Aero Experience
The James S. McDonnell Prologue Room at the St. Louis Boeing IDS Headquarters is now open for public tours M-F 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Here are some Scenes from the opening day: ...
Blog Spotlight: Boots in the Doorway from U.S. Air Force Live
... Recently, Cheryl got a happy distraction via a spouse incentive flight at her base on a KC-135 Stratotanker, where the ladies got to watch an F-15 refuel in the air. She was able to take photos and a short video clip of the flight for her blog.
“We took turns taking tons of pictures and watching the action,” she wrote. “I HIGHLY suggest you take the opportunity if it comes available to go on a spouse flight. They were happy to do it since they want the spouses to be excited about the Air Force so we encourage our hubby’s to stay active.”
To read more about Cheryl’s experience as the Air Force wife of a deployed Airman, visit Boots in the Doorway.
Memorial Day ceremony at Air Force Memorial from U.S. Air Force Live
Boeing IDS St. Louis Headquarters Military Service Memorials from The Aero Experience
June edition of Heartland Warrior now available from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.
The June edition of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official E-Paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes six pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom ARB and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include:
--Spirit of Wabas aircraft dedication ceremony
--Grissom enters into social media world
--Services expands wireless access
--Grissom hosts annual police week activities
--72nd ARS rallies to win Jovanovich Cup
To read this issue of the Heartland Warrior, click here.
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