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Of Wings & Things

Two centuries with one sentiment at Warbird Roundup 2021

By Frederick Johnsen · September 9, 2021 ·

The Warbird Roundup had a special guest this year: An F-35 Lightning II jet fighter flown by Air Force Maj. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, bringing the 21st Century to a show that traditionally commemorates 20th Century warriors and their classic aircraft.

Airmail history in a tiny town

By Frederick Johnsen · August 26, 2021 ·

The tiny town of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, with a population just under 300, is home to a museum that features historic mementoes of the early days of airmail.

Did two Wrights make it wrong?

By Frederick Johnsen · August 16, 2021 ·

An eagle-eyed reader caught an error from our resident historian about a photo of the Wright brothers.

Antique airplanes take flight to save airports

By Frederick Johnsen · August 12, 2021 ·

It’s more than just a flying adventure when members of the Puget Sound Antique Airplane Club take off on their annual summer air tour. “Our purpose is to save airports,” says member Keith Littlefield. They do that by inviting the public to general aviation airports to see the vintage aircraft up close and personal.

Vultee’s first airplane foretold the future

By Frederick Johnsen · August 9, 2021 ·

Jerry Vultee’s all-metal single-engine V-1 of 1933 foretold the future, but federal restrictions killed its chance as an airliner and just 27 were built.

AirVenture returns with a roar

By Frederick Johnsen · August 4, 2021 ·

While the weather threw sunshine, humidity, and storms, it didn’t stop the fun at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.

Moses Lake Air Show reboot sets stage for the future

By Frederick Johnsen · July 4, 2021 ·

After an uncertain start to the air show season, the Moses Lake Air Show returns with a reboot and a plan for the future to attract younger crowds.

We wouldn’t have the planes without the people

By Frederick Johnsen · July 1, 2021 ·

It took people to design, build, and fly the airplanes that are featured in Of Wings & Things. Columnist Frederick A. Johnsen takes a brief look at six of those aviation personalities – some you may know, others you may not.

Video: Moses Lake Air Show

By Frederick Johnsen · June 28, 2021 ·

The 14-minute video captures the highlights of the Moses Lake Air Show, held June 17-19 at Grant County Airport in Washington.

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