Aviation History

Imagine Finding Yourself In A Freefall from 28,000 Feet!

Imagine falling 28,000 feet while unconscious in an airplane and surviving! Thats exactly what happened to a young female photography assitant on an aerial survellience flight.

The "Flying Laughters"

A young man grows up in a family of pilots and seeks his goal in life to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. He succeeds, and winds up his career as an airline pilot for Northwest Airlines.

The Born Dynasty

This is a story of tragedy and honor. It reminds us that the strength of our nation lies not just in its institutions, but in the character of its people. We Remember!

John Franklin Bolt, USMC fighter pilot and ace in two different wars.

Discover Lt. John F. Bolt of the Black Sheep squadron in World War II. He went on to become one of only seven pilots to become aces in two separate wars.

The Steve Canyon Program

The Vietnam War was a difficult one for the United States, and many fine men died fighting it. This is the story of one who gave his life for the cause.

Danger in the Sky

Danger in the Sky is the story about an incredible and unusual aircraft accident that occurred out over the Pacific Ocean in 1983. Captain James Gibson and his crew managed to save the crew, passen...

The Last USN Ace In A Propellor Fighter

Even after the US military was transitioning to jet powered aircraft, it still came in handy to be able to fly a Vought F4U-5N Corsair during the Korean War. This is a story of the last USN pilot f...

Lt. Stanley W. Vejtasa, USN

The carrier battles in World War II gave birth to a number of exceptional pilots, including on Stanley W. "Swede" Vejtasa, a double ace and the winner of two Navy Crosses - one as a dive bomber pil...

Profiles of Valor: The Warrior Scholar

After attending a military college in New Hampshire, Eric A. Slover joins the US Army. After basic training is completed he applies to the Aviation branch and becomes a helicopter pilot. During his...

Ralph Wetterhahn, Aviation Archaeologist and Author

Read the fascinating story of Ralph F. Wetterhahn, USAF fighter pilot, aviation archaeologist, and author. From Phantom IIs to US Navy A-7Es and aircraft carriers, Wetterhahn leads a life many of u...

De Havilland - The Man and the Company

Read the intriguing history of Geoffrey de Havilland, aircraft designer and business man. This article will take you through his life, and the great aircraft he designed and his company built.

Never Call Me A Hero

A shy young dive bomber pilot by the name of Jack Kleiss, flying a Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless, made a small bit of history sinking three Japanese aircraft carriers, during the Battle for Midway island.