Aviation History
Eric "Winkle" Brown, Test Pilot Extraordinaire
Read the story of Eric "Winkle" Brown, Test Pilot Extraordinaire, also known as a pilot who was simply "the right stuff." Winkle is best known for being the first pilot to takeoff and land a jet ai...
Read moreAndrey Borisovich Yumashev, pilot and military veteran, set a number of aviation records in the mid-1930s and thrusting the USSR into the limelight of aviation feats. His reward: He was made a Hero...
Read moreRuth Rowland Nichols American Aviation Pioneer
Ruth Rowland Nichols, aviatrix extraordinaire, set a number of world records in the eary 1900s which remain to this day. Discover the fascinating life of this lovely aviatrix.
Read moreThe Start of the Age of Aerial Combat
On the 5th of October, 1914, the first air to air dog fight occurred between a French Voisin III aircraft and a German Aviatik B.II aircraft. The air battle took place over France during World War...
Read moreThis is the story of The Death Dodger Pilot, A. Scott Crossfield Jr. He became the first man to fly an airplane at twice the speed of sound (Mach 2), and had an illustrious career in aviation as bo...
Read moreDuring World War II the air war was necessary to win to protect the troops on the ground. Of the many pilots swho became Aces (pilot with 5 or more aerial combat victories) arose a phenomenal pilot...
Read moreThe conclusion to the saga of the Hunter Brothers continues through the end of their aviation careers and accomplishments.
Read moreIn 1930 four brothers worked together to set a world endurance record for flying an airplane non-stop for 553 hours, 41 minutes and 30 seconds in a 1927 Stinson SM-1 "Detroiter" aircraft.
Read moreMajor Louis Joseph Sebille, USAF
Exceptional heroism in war time sometimes results in a Medal of Honor for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. Read this fascinating story of one such brave military pilot in the Korean War.
Read moreRobert M. White enjoyed an exceptional career in the USAF, achieving many goals including setting the World Record for altitude in a manned aircraft. He fought in three wars, was an exceptional pil...
Read moreOn Novmber 9, 1967, a rescue helicopter crew heard a call for help while on their way back to base. Tired, weary, and heading home, the crew decided it was more important to help their fellow soldi...
Read moreByron Q. Jones Aviator and Inventor
Byron Quinby Jones was a major contributer to the begginings of the U.S. Air Force starting back in 1913. Among his many accomplishments were to be the first military pilot to stall an aircraft and...
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