Aviation History
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STS-107 Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
On January 16, 2003, seven astronauts climbed aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia and launched into space for a seventeen-day mission. Those brave astronauts are pictured and identified below: Front ...
Read more![The "Samoan Clipper"](http://aviator-sunglasses.net/cdn/shop/articles/Pan_Am_Sikorsky_S-42.jpg?v=1673459087&width=604)
A new Sikorsky S-42B owned by Pan American Airways begins service across the Pacific between Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand. Unfortunately, disaster awaited the plane and crew.
Read more![Photo of a Douglas DC-3 aircraft which was destined to become one of the most important airliners in history.](http://aviator-sunglasses.net/cdn/shop/articles/Douglas_DC-3_a8e7d000-4660-4428-ac56-a4b670f3d046.jpg?v=1672844108&width=600)
An avoidable accident takes the life of a famous singer, his girlfriend, and his band, all due to poor pilot training.
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