Category: Aviation History

VFA-146 “Blue Diamonds”: Precision at Sea Since 1956

Story and photos by Steve Lewis For nearly seven decades, the Blue Diamonds have fought wars, pioneered tactics, and flown five generations of Navy fighters. This is their story. When the U.S. Navy established Fighter Squadron 146 in 1956,...

Goodyear Blimps Celebrate Part of Their Centennial Year in Oshkosh

Wingfoot One and Wingfoot Two are pictured maneuvering in the sky over Oshkosh this year. Story by Ken Kula, photos by Ken Kula and Goodyear’s public relations team Aviation technology has a history of rapid advancement. Flight began with...

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Day 2

BETA’s CX300 during the Innovation Day celebration By Ken Kula Day two of the EAA’s Air Venture Oshkosh 2025 is in the books. Large crowds and pleasant weather made for a great day of aviation. Aviation innovations were featured...

Dream Flights: Giving back to those who have given

Story and photos by Shawn Byers (Editor’s note: Unfortunately, we couldn’t publish Shawn’s article ahead of the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Airshow but present it now with our wishes for great success!). It is a real pleasure to bring you...

What We Expect to See at the EAA’s AirVenture 2025 at Oshkosh

The Douglas AD Skyraider design will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025 EAA Press Releases with added notes and photos by Ken Kula EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 promises to be filled with dozens of examples of aviation innovations, all...

Looking Back: Thunder Over Michigan 2016

Story and photos by Del Laughery From its humble beginnings as a mere symposium in 1999, the Thunder Over Michigan air show at the Ypsilanti Airport near Detroit, has offered an extraordinary view of current and past military aircraft,...

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