While the Lafayette Escadrille was well-known during — and after — World War I, the 500 American pilots who flew during the Great War in Italy were not so well known…until now.
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Free videos on sustainable aviation released
The videos feature interviews with nine of the leading women in sustainable aviation fields.
Walt Disney’s Grumman finds a new home at Palm Springs Air Museum
The plane, which is on a long-term loan to the museum, will be part of a new exhibit that opens on Dec. 5, 2022, Walt Disney’s birthday, according to museum officials.
N.H. Aviation museum puts out call for volunteers
Then you’re invited to attend the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s upcoming volunteer open house, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Warbird Roundup 2022: Rare aircraft and record attendance
Take a sunny weekend in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, add about 20 warbirds, and mix with the friendly ambience of the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa. This recipe created the largest crowd on record for the museum’s Warbird Roundup.
Registration opens for Wings of Women high school conference
The conference is free, but registration is required. Deadline to register is Oct. 5, 2022.
A 21st Century Jenny
Members of EAA Chapter 1414 joined forces with the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum in Poplar Grove, Illinois, to build a new Jenny, which was the talk of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
Picture of the Day: Bet you didn’t see this at Oshkosh
Ted Luebbers submitted this photo and note: “I bet you did not see one of these at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. It’s a sailplane glider that John Domenjoz designed in the 1930s that’s on display at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine. He claims to have flown it at least 10 times. The boat-type sail would keep him aloft and provide the necessary drive for takeoff.”
Amelia Earhart statue revealed at U.S. Capitol
Earhart’s statue is one of only 11 women represented among 100 statues (two from each state) in the National Statuary Hall Collection.