ARMED FORCES DAY!
President Harry Truman proclaimed the first Armed Forces Day (AFD) on May 20, 1950. Every year since then, on the third Saturday in May we’ve honored the men and women who have served in uniform. […]
Year: 2006
RIDER IN THE SKY: HOW AN AMERICAN COWBOY BUILT ENGLAND’S FIRST AIRPLANE
Author John Hulls has produced the best book on an often over-looked hero of aviation, Samuel F. Cody. […]
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (“Spirit”), based in Wichita, Kansas, is the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer. […]
O-2 Observation Biplane
The O-2, produced for the U.S. Army Air Service, was the first of a series that remained in production for nine years. […]
Enhance Your Career: Manage Your Future
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Center for professional Education, provides professional education and training to the aviation, space and aerospace world. […]
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
In operation since 1957, the KC-135 Stratotanker is used primarily to re-fuel aircraft during flight. […]
Air Capital Aviation Report
This is the first installment bringing you aviation and aerospace news from Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. […]
Boeing’s Post-War Commercial Aviation Activities
When World War II ended in August 1945, the U.S. government cancelled most orders for bomber aircraft, which had been a mainstay of the aircraft industry. […]
North American X-15
The North American X-15 rocket plane was perhaps the most important of the USAF/USN X-series of experimental aircraft. […]
Albert Scott Crossfield
Albert Scott Crossfield (October 2, 1921 – April 19, 2006), normally referred to as Scott Crossfield, was an American naval officer, aviator and test pilot. […]