May 4, 1937 marked the first flight of the Bloch MB.150, a French fighter that led to the MB.151 and MB.152 used in WWII.

With new aircraft and a planned aviation plaza, the museum is creating an interactive space where visitors can explore the history of flight.

April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet fighter developed in competition with ...

From the myth of Icarus to the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci's ornithopter, humanity has looked to the sky since first watching birds take wing. History is dotted with ill-advised attempts to achieve ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This collection consists of duplicate ...

So, learn all about the innovative spirit of North Carolina's people and how their pride and ambition led to a bold legacy today. Why North Carolina remains the 'Cradle of Flight' It is no coincidence ...

Thirty years after its entry into service, the Boeing 777 remains one of the most significant commercial aircraft ever ...

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum will unveil a new painting celebrating Fairchild Aircraft's history. The oil painting, "An Enduring Legacy of Flight," was created by Larry Selman, according to a ...

Military aviation history is profoundly shaped by human courage, technological innovation, and its decisive role in global conflicts. The article recommends a curated list of 10 books that offer ...

Eugene Ely's daring and fortitude paid off, and he eventually ushered in the age of U.S. naval aviation by successfully taking off from a U.S. Navy warship in Virginia on Nov. 14, 1910. Eugene Ely did ...

The Freedom Plane will be at the University of Southern California Fisher Museum of Art beginning April 17, an extraordinary opportunity to view our history, writes Boris Beljak of A&M Engineering.