The centerpiece of the new museum is “Muriel,” a Lockheed Electra 10-E identical to the one Amelia Earhart flew on her final flight.
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Air Force Museum: 100 years and counting
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023 as the world’s oldest and largest military aviation museum.
Sand Shark joins museum’s collection
The AH-1F Cobra, restored to commemorate the crews and aircraft that participated in Desert Storm 1990-1991, is part of the Airbase Arizona Flying Museum’s “100 Years of Military” exhibition.
Exploring the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is recognized as one of the most unique collections of flying military aircraft anywhere.
New terminal opens at KOJA
The new terminal was necessary because the current building, attached to the Stafford Air and Space Museum, would not accommodate the increasing air traffic that the airport was experiencing, state aviation officials explained.
Military Aviation Museum adds rare Zero to its collection
After sitting abandoned for more than 45 years next to a runway on the island of Taroa in the Marshall Islands, the Zero has undergone a 10-year restoration and is preparing for its first flight soon.
National Air and Space Museum explores General Aviation in upcoming lectures
On Nov. 17, 2022, a program will explore how aviation is used to increase access to eye care in communities around the world, while a Dec. 1 program will feature renowned aerobatic pilot Sean Tucker.
Picture of the Day: End of the day at Blue Grass Airport
James McCormick submitted this photo and note: “The B-29 ‘FiFi’ after its visit to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington.”
Fargo Air Museum’s Month of Giving prepares for take off
The Fargo Air Museum’s Month of Giving launches Nov. 15, 2022, with each week focusing on different ways to give and the individuals and programs a donation will impact.