Aviation History

Sabrina Patricia Jackintell, World Record Holding Aviatrix

John M. White | Feb 16, 2024

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways…Chardonnay in one hand…chocolate in the other…body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming “WOO HOO, What a Ride!” – author unknown, but... View Article

An A-1 Skyraider Hero Pilot

John M. White | Feb 9, 2024

The A-1 Skyraider was developed and manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company just after the end of World War II. This aircraft became very important in saving the lives of many during the Vietnam War.The A-1 SkyraiderThe Douglas A-1 Skyraider.The A-1 Skyraider, affectionately known as "Sandy", was originally developed for the... View Article

Anna Leska

John M. White | Feb 2, 2024

One of the things I find most interesting is that from the time the Wright Brothers first flew the Wright Flyer through the end of World War II many women pursued learning to fly.From when I first learned to fly in February 1961 through my flight instructing and professional flying years... View Article

Jacqueline Cochran, Aviatrix Extraordinaire! - Part Two

John M. White | Jan 26, 2024

This is the story of an amazing aviatrix who over her aviation career accomplished more than most pilots do in a lifetime. Follow Jackie as she goes from learning to fly in 1932 to starting her own cosmetics company to setting world records in many different aircraft. View Article

Jacqueline Cochran, Aviatrix Extraordinaire!

John M. White | Jan 19, 2024

Bessie Mae Pittman a/k/a Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran, hairdresser extraordinaire in Saks Fifth Avenue Stores.Meet one of the most interesting female pilots with a career lasting over four decades flying airplanes and being involved in aviation.Early LifeBessie Mae Pittman was born on May 11, 1906, and grew up in DeFuniak Springs, Florida,... View Article

The Sole Surviver

John M. White | Jan 17, 2024

This is an interesting story about an aircraft accident that occurred over the Amazon jungle and the sole survivor of that accident.The aircraft involved was a Peruvian airline Lockheed Electra L188 aircraft that was operated from 1963 to 1971 and is notably known for three fatal crashes during its existence.This resulted in the... View Article