Plane Facts: MedEvac
The world of aerial rescue is older and richer than you would ever imagine. Read More “Plane Facts: MedEvac”
The world of aerial rescue is older and richer than you would ever imagine. Read More “Plane Facts: MedEvac”
In some cases, the pilot at the controls had no intention of being there. Sometimes, it works out better than anyone could have imagined. Read More “Plane Facts: Accidental Pilots, Walter “Taffy” Holden And Helen Collins”
These huge warships, which do just what the name says they do, can travel around the world’s oceans, bringing with them the power of squadrons of frontline military craft and the support systems they require. Read More “Plane Facts: Aircraft Carriers”
Check out these remarkable facts about this remarkable organization. Read More “Plane Facts: The Civil Air Patrol”
First Sitting President To Take Flight: Franklin D. Roosevelt Date: Jan. 14, 1943 Aircraft: Boeing 314 Dixie Clipper Purpose Of Flight: Casablanca Conference Days To … Read More “Plane Facts: Presidential Planes”
Fatalities In Crash Of Yemenia Flight 626 (2009): 152 (2009) Survivors: 1 Name: Bahia Bakari Age: 14 Hours Spent At Sea Clinging To Wreckage: Nine-plus Injuries: … Read More “Plane Facts: Sole Survivors”
First Documented Wing Walk: 1911 Early Use: Aircraft refueling & repair (World War I) Founder Of First “Flying Circus:” Ormer Locklear, 1919 Trademark Stunt: Jumping … Read More “Plane Facts: Wing Walking”
Learn about the history of AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, and more shows and fly-ins. Read More “Plane Facts: Aviation Gatherings”
Facts and tidbits about the history and development of military aircraft. Read More “Plane Facts: Military Aircraft”
First documented: 1915 Message: “Good Night” by Art Smith (U.S. barnstormer) First used in public advertising: November 1922 Location: New York Times Square Message: “CALL … Read More “Plane Facts: Skywriting”
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