"Without the B-17, we might have lost the war." — General Carl Spaatz, Commander of the US Strategic Air Forces in Europe. Imagine standing at the edge of an English airfield in 1943, the early morning fog lifting over the countryside
It's kind of a big deal when a new airline begins service at an airport and there are usually big celebrations for most inaugural flights. Thankfully for an aviation geek like myself I live near an airport that sometimes invites
Even though it's been less than 125 years since the Wright brothers made their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, since then mankind has produced enough aviation artifacts to fill hundreds of museums around the world! Fortunately, some
F or as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by military aircraft. Maybe it's because I grew up on military bases so there were always jets and helicopters flying overheard. As a kid I watched movies like
While not a huge museum, the Lone Star Flight Museum is at the top of my list of favorite aviation museums. It's perfect if you're into planes like I am, packed with beautifully restored aircraft and awesome exhibits! Even though the