SEATTLE — A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues as The Museum of Flight will host the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast, for rides and ground tours during the last week in May. The Flying Fortress will be open to the public May 24 through May 27 for rides and ground tours. For costs, […]
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Starfighter lands at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
Honolulu, HI — The Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, Serial No. 56-817, arrived at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor May 9, joining the museum’s expanding collection. The Starfighter is on long-term loan from the Museum of Aviation Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia, and is the 43rd aircraft to join the museum’s collection of historical aircraft. […]
NC Aviation Museum slates fly-in
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting its Annual Fly-in June 8 at the Asheboro Airport (HBI). Admission is $5 per person with kids 6 or younger admitted free. According to officials, the museum does not receive any funds from the state or local governments and relies on this event as […]
Ford Tri-Motor returns to Air Zoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — This summer, the Air Zoo is offering flight opportunities in its restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor. The Ford Tri-Motor was the world’s first mass-produced airliner. Between 1925 and 1933, the Ford Motor Co. built 199 Tri-Motors. Today, only 12 remain. The Tri-Motor flight experience will last about 15 minutes and will take place […]
Museum to hold annual antique auto show
The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Antique Auto Show on Sunday, June 2. Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, visitors can expect a wide range of cars including early antiques such as Model T’s, show cars from the 30’s and 40’s, street rods, sports cars, the dream cars of the […]
Tennessee Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame will hold its 12th Annual Gala & Inductions Ceremony Nov. 9. Four people will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Milton “Preacher” Brandon, Lt. Col. Herbert W. “Bill” Powley, Rear Admiral Jimmie W. Taylor, and Montill Warren. Since its inaugural event in 2002, the Aviation Hall of Fame has […]
Museum to honor New Hamphire’s James Tamposi
The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society (NHAHS) will honor the lifetime aviation contributions of James Tamposi, Sr. of Nashua at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire on Saturday, June 29, at 11 am. Tamposi was founder and owner/operator of Nashua Aviation and Supply and also an incorporator of Daniel Webster College. Influencing numerous generations of […]
Museum hosts ‘Flying the Idaho Back Country’
On May 11 the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will host The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society’s Vice President Bob Hough, and his presentation, “Flying the Idaho Back Country.” The presentation includes a high-definition video of the tour of remote airstrips nestled in the mountainous country of this western state. Hough and his nephew show […]
Museum slates Antique Engine Day
HAMMONDSPORT, NY — There’s even more to enjoy at Antique Engine Day at the Glenn Curtiss Museum this year. The free outdoor event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 on the museum grounds, with live demonstrations of antique engines from the museum collection, as well as the museum’s popular Wind Wagon […]