Category: Aviation History

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is 100 Years Old

U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock, pilot Matt Kiefer Story by Ken Kula, Photos by John Freedman, Howard German and Ken Kula except where noted. History The National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) began as...

The Commemorative Air Force’s Airpower History Tour Lands at Westfield, Massachusetts

Photographs by Scott Zeno “Experience the sights, smells and sounds of historic World War II aircraft” announces the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) web site. So, this sensory overloaded visit occurred at the Barnes Municipal Airport from June 8th through...

Aviation History In Pennsylvania Exhibit-The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Story and photos by Corey Beitler Located within the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg, The State Museum of Pennsylvania contains a collection of over five million artifacts that preserve and interpret Pennsylvania and the surrounding region’s history and culture....

Power In The Pines Air Show 2023

Story and photos by Don Linn I haven’t been to a McGuire AFB air show in more than twenty years. I think my last visit to the sprawling air base in central New Jersey was before 9/11. After 9/11...

IAF’S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN, ‘VEER GUARDIAN 2023’ CONCLUDES

Photos and story by Masaki Komatsu, with Indian Air Force Press Release Masaki Komatsu writes: I’m reporting to you about the exercise named “Veer Gurdian2023”, which was held at Hyakuri last month. This is the first-time joint exercise with...

104th Fighter Wing “Mig Killer”

The 104th Fighter Wing (104 FW) is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, stationed at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. Captain Tony “Kimo” Schiavi recounted his role, starting with the targeting plan, stating, “We got...

Boeing B-17 Scrapbook

Story and Photos by Ken Kula Warbird enthusiasts appreciate the sound of a quartet of radial engines coming from above, and having a World War II veteran B-17 Flying Fortress rumble overhead is always a treat. Within the last...

Sikorsky Aircraft is 100 Years Old

Cmdr. Frank Erickson hoists Igor Sikorsky during the development of the hoist capable helicopter in the early 1940s in Bridgeport, Conn. Erickson went on to fly many missions, save many lives, train many pilots and redefine Coast Guard aviation....