The California Science Center will soon begin accepting reservations for the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The new center will open to the public Nov. 13, 2026.
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Tillamook Air Museum to Reopen Oct. 29
Following a storm-related closure and a landmark $1 ownership transfer, the historic Tillamook Air Museum is reopening Oct. 29.
World’s Largest Airplane Weather Vane
When we ran Sparky Barnes’ photo as Picture of the Day on Sept. 29 of Wisconsin’s Largest Weathervane, that prompted ready Sandy Munns to share his recollection of the world’s largest aviation-related weathervane: A DC-3 at the Yukon Transportation Museum in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
National Symbols of Flight Unite At Wright Brothers Museum
Two symbols of American flight have united at Carillon Historical Park. A family of bald eagles recently hatched two eaglets in a tree directly above the 1905 Wright Flyer III, creating a living connection to aviation history that recently earned congressional recognition.
K-State Salina Piper Pacer Featured At Automotive Museum
Kansas State University Salina aviation maintenance students transformed a unique idea into a hands-on learning experience by disassembling, transporting, and reassembling a historic 1950 Piper Pacer. The aircraft is now featured in the “Red Hot Rides” exhibit at the Garage Automotive Museum.
Picture of the Day: It’s Not Always About the Speed
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “A gathering of exotic sports cars pose with a homebuilt Marquart MA-5 Charger recently at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. With a maximum level speed of 126 kts (145 mph), the Charger is probably the slowest two-seater in this group.”
Fans, Staff, and Pilots All Win at Warbird Roundup
The annual Warbird Roundup in Nampa, Idaho, brings history to life with an impressive lineup of vintage military aircraft. From the public debut of a rebuilt Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat to flight demonstrations by a variety of vintage and modern warbirds, the aviation event continues to be a favorite.
Fargo Air Museum Adds Historic Yak-52 To Its Collection
The Fargo Air Museum recently expanded its collection with a historic Soviet Cold War-era Yakovlev Yak-52W.
A New Lease on Life for the Tillamook Air Museum
The Tillamook Air Museum is getting a new lease on life following an agreement between the Port of Tillamook Bay and the Vintage Aviation Museum, a non-profit in Utah.