The Brothers Rawdon

July 26, 2009 0

While the name Rawdon isn’t exactly a household word in most of the aviation world, Herb Rawdon exerted a great deal of design influence at Travel Air, Douglas, Beech and Boeing. […]

Apollo 11 Introduction

July 26, 2009 0

This montage video shows highlights from the Apollo 11 mission, from liftoff in Florida to departure from the moon. […]

Stearman Kaydet Trainer

July 19, 2009 0

The Kaydet, the two-seater biplane introduced by Stearman Aircraft Division of Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1934, became an unexpected success during World War II. […]

Space Shuttle Endeavour

July 19, 2009 0

Space Shuttle Endeavour (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105) is one of three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. […]

What Happened to Amelia Earhart

July 13, 2009 0

Interviews with three eyewitnesses, who were on Saipan in July of 1944 when Amelia Earhart’s airplane was found and destroyed by the US Military. […]

The Early Overflights

July 13, 2009 0

At the dawn of the Cold War, air surveillance missions over “denied areas” could–and did–get pretty sporty. […]

Elmendorf Raptors

July 13, 2009 0

Anchorage locals are fond of saying, “If you don’t like the current weather, wait an hour.” Within that hour, the weather can change from glaring sunlight to blinding snow, making forecasts in Alaska’s largest city more entertaining than useful. While such unpredictability amuses the locals, it can complicate operations for the F-22 Raptors at nearby Elmendorf AFB. […]

Boeing P-12

July 13, 2009 0

The Boeing P-12 or F4B was an American pursuit aircraft that was operated by the United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy. […]

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