Author: Bob Shane

AMARG / Davis Monthan AFB / museums / Pima Air and Space Museum / Transports / Tucson AZ

November 29, 2016

Pima Air and Space Museum Receives Orbis DC-10

The Pima Air & Space Museum has added the recently retired Orbis DC-10 Flying Eye Hospital to its ever-expanding world renowned collection. The Orbis DC-10, Flying Eye Hospital, arrived Monday, November 7 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and then...

Airliners / Boeing / Civil aviation / legends / museums

September 13, 2016

Boeing’s First Century

On July 15, 2016, the Boeing Company marked its 100th birthday. The aircraft manufacturer’s “Founders Day” event at Boeing Field, Seattle was the high point of a celebration that had been going on all year. Boeing was officially founded...

Airshow / Civil aviation / oshkosh

August 8, 2016

China’s General Aviation Presence at Oshkosh

The Chinese General Aviation community was well represented at this year’s 2016 EAA AirVenture. China considers General Aviation to be a “golden industry” for the 21st century, raising its priority to strategic status. In order to facilitate the accomplishment...

Civil aviation / Medical transport

July 5, 2016

MD-10 Flying Eye Hospital Unveiled at LAX

Orbis MD-10 on the ramp at LAX Orbis Unveils its New MD-10 Flying Eye Hospital at LAX June 2, 2016 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Orbis in its worldwide fight against blindness. During an LAX press...

Aviation Art / Helicopters / U.S. Army / Viet Nam

May 28, 2016

Take Me Home Huey Project Heads for the East Coast

The Take Me Home Huey on its way to Virginia. Report and Photography by Bob Shane Take Me Home Huey is a non-profit project that was conceived and brought to realization by Dave Barron of Light House Legacy, Inc....