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Air show pilot never stops pushing boundaries * Florida Times-Union | Sean Tucker isn't just talk when he encourages people to push their personal boundaries. He's out there doing it, too. In fact, his life is all about pushing boundaries – whether it's in the aerobatic box, flying his specially built Oracle Challenger ...

UPDATE: Historic aircraft staying put due to permit confusion * Rome News-Tribune | A last-minute wrench was thrown into the plans to tow a historic warplane from Tennessee to Rome overnight Wednesday, meaning it won't be able to make it to this weekend's Wings Over North Georgia air show....

Tuskegee Airmen P-51 Fighter Plane on Display at Hearne Airport * KBTX | The Commemorative Air Force has a Red Tail Squadron P-51 Mustang fighter parked at the Hearne Airport. It's a plane like the ones flown by the African-American military pilots known at the Tuskegee Airmen. It's there in conjunction with the "Rise Above...

B-17 used in 'Memphis Belle' movie arrives for public exhibit, flights * Memphis Commercial Appeal | Rusty Graber, of Memphis, takes a photo from the top turret of the B-17 Flying Fortress “Movie Memphis Belle” Wednesday afternoon. The World War II vintage aircraft will be flying over the Memphis area with public flights and ground tours Saturday and...

Online Events you don't want to miss:  John Klatt chat at 6:30 EST today, and Friday you can see NASA astronaut Captain James A. “Jim” Lovell, Jr. will speak at the National Air and Space Society’s Vice Admiral Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night. (info)

Red Bull Weekend * Wasabi Air Racing | Hey Guys, Jenn and I felt privileged and excited to be invited by Wade Hammond of the Team Bonhomme team, Jim and Sarah Reed of Team Ivanoff, and Michael Reid of the Team Chambliss team to visit this last weekend's Las Vegas Red Bull Air Race.  It was a great time and we were excited to see this new type of aerial competition in person, such an exciting time for aviation, and what a cool format!!..

Man behind 'Pardo's Push' legend visits 4th FW * Air Combat Command - Top ACC Stories | The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed one of the Air Force's most heroic fighter pilots from the Vietnam War for a base visit, Oct. 10. Retired Lt. Col. Bob Pardo, known for saving the lives of a fellow F-4 Phantom crew with what became known as "Pardo's Push," visited the...

Alaska Aviation Legends: Gene Zerkel, aviation entrepreneur * Alaska Dispatch | “I wanted to go to the Military Airlift Command at Hickam Field in Hawaii, but was retained as a B-25 instructor at Reese Air Force Base.” Zerkel then left the Air Force in August 1953 and went to work as a first officer with the Flying Tiger Line in...

New Jet at Air Museum * KFYR-TV | Being trucked in from Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, an F-106 has been donated to the Air Museum as part of their 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Display. The display will pay homage to the squadron that once served at the Minot Air Force Base...

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal Designs * CoinNews.net | The Doolittle Raiders, 80 Americans led by Lieutenant Colonel James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, took off from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet in 16 B-25 bombers on April 18, 1942 to attack military targets in Tokyo and other cities. All volunteers, the men...

Halloween Bash at Women's Air & Space Museum * The Plain Dealer | History will give way to haunting on October 24 when the International Women's Air & Space Museum hosts a Halloween Bash.

RAF Museum,October Half Term Activities · WarbirdsNews | PRESS RELEASE- October half term is almost upon us and this year the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has planned a week of hands on craft activities that will keep the younger members of the family entertained. These family fun workshops will run from 27 to 31 October between 11.30am and 3.30pm with all materials provided by the Museum...

Severly damaged C-17A flies again! * Aero Pacific Flightlines

A Bit of Air Force Humor...Part II by Tyson Rininger | If you enjoyed the first segment, you'll get a kick out of our Air Force crews launching flights in style.

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EVENING WITH ASTRONAUTS, NAVAL CHIEF CAPS OFF MEMORABLE ‘NAVY DAY’ AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2011 #OSH11

Capts. Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell to speak on naval experiences

      EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 23, 2011) — As part of the week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation commemoration at EAA AirVenture 2011, a special “Navy Day” on Wednesday, July 27, will be filled with must-see attractions – capped off by an evening forum featuring renowned astronauts, Capt. Gene Cernan and Capt. Jim Lovell. Adm. Gary Roughead, the current U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, will also join Cernan and Lovell on stage for the Theater in the Woods program.

      The 59th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, will be filled with special attractions, appearances, and forums all week as part of its Tier 1 event status from the U.S. Navy for the year-long centennial festivities.

      Former “Good Morning America” host David Hartman will moderate the evening program as Cernan and Lovell will recall how their experiences as U.S. Navy pilots forged their careers into NASA and space exploration. Additional special guests will be announced at a later date. Theater in the Woods programming is presented by M&Ms.

      “We are always honored to welcome Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell to AirVenture, and are honored to host Admiral Roughead as we celebrate 100 years of naval aviation,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. "Not only can you experience the heritage of Navy aircraft, you can hear the stories of the people who built this legacy. This event will put the finishing touch on a very special day, one of many at AirVenture.”

      Cernan (EAA #456102), who served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, is one of only two men to have flown to the moon twice, becoming the last man to step foot on the moon as commander of Apollo 17 in 1972. Lovell (EAA #320945), who was a U.S. Navy test pilot, served on several missions, including Apollo 8 in 1968 that was first to orbit the moon and Gemini 7 space flight that lasted nearly 14 days in 1965. Lovell is well known for commanding the near-disastrous Apollo 13 that became a model of crisis ingenuity and teamwork.

      From unique restorations and replicas to today’s modern fighters, the largest collection of naval aircraft spanning all eras ever assembled in one location will highlight AirVenture all week. Naval aircraft will be showcased on ConocoPhillips Plaza, and dozens will be located at special parking area dubbed “NAS Oshkosh” located just east of Scotts Warbird Alley.

      Navy World War II-, Korean-, and Vietnam-era warbirds will join modern day fighters in a special tribute to naval aviation during the day’s afternoon air show, honoring the legacy built over the past 100 years by the veterans who served and sacrificed in them.

      The always popular Warbirds in Review on July 27 will profile the Navy pilots and current owners of a comprehensive list of naval aircraft on Scotts Warbird Alley, including an F8F Bearcat painted in a Blue Angels scheme, an F7F Tigercat, and an award-winning SNJ Tailhook trainer. Additional forums and interview sessions will be held alongside featured aircraft on ConocoPhillips Plaza.

      “Navy Day” will kick off with an “Honor Flight” that will transport approximately 80 World War II naval veterans from AirVenture on a Southwest Airlines 737 to Washington, D.C., where they will spend the day touring the memorials in their honor before returning to Oshkosh to a heroes’ welcome.

      AirVenture 2011 will also feature tribute days dedicated to aviation legends Burt Rutan (Thursday, July 28) and Bob Hoover (Tuesday, July 26) as well as several attractions and events commemorating the 100th anniversary of air mail service.

      Advance purchase admission tickets at a discounted rate as well as camping for all dates are now available at www.airventure.org/tickets. 

      EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.