Aviation History

Drawing of Noel Wien, known as "the Arctic Ace", "the Lindy of the North", and "the father of Alaska bush fling."

Noel Wien was a pilot and pioneer for aviation in Alaska. Starting from humble beginnings, Noel managed to create the first airline in Alaska and one of the first airlines in the United States. Wei...

The "Skunk Works"

In the past, the U.S. military has called upon companies to design and test the most advanced aircraft in the world. Who Do You Call? During World War II there were a number of aircraft manufacture...

Pictured is the SR-71, unofficially known as the “Blackbird,” was a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft

How An Airplane Lands Almost A Day Before It Took Off!

Really? Well, yes, and this is a true story! Aircraft Lands 17 hours 30 Minutes Before Takeoff What? Has someone built a time machine? No, but it is true, and this is the story as related by the ...

How To Tame A Hellcat

The Hellcat was an important Navy fighter aircraft designed to outfight the Japanese Zero, but all the male pilots were already overseas flying. Grumman needed test pilots to test fly these new air...