by EAA | Sep 28, 2024 | aircraft restoration, aviation history, EAA member, History, Member Stories, military
By Kevin Renshaw, EAA 133861 On May 30, the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (FWAM) unveiled the static display restoration of YF-16 No. 2 (USAF tail number 72-01568) following a four-year restoration effort. The restoration was accomplished to recognize the 50th...
by Chris Henry | Apr 8, 2021 | Celebrating Women, experimental, military, U.S. Army, Why We Fly, women in aviation
Lourie DeBoer grew up no stranger to aviation – flying was always something discussed in her house growing up. Even she couldn’t have predicted where her career would take her. Read...
by Hal Bryan | Mar 20, 2021 | History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, military, P-47, Warbirds, wwii
January 19, 2017 – During World War II, thanks in large part to the pervasive patriotism of the day, it was a common occurrence for communities to raise funds to purchase a piece of war materiel, which would then bear that community’s name. Tanks, trucks, and jeeps...
by Hal Bryan | Mar 20, 2021 | From The Hangar Floor, History, military, Warbirds
The Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society (FARS) in Alberta, Canada, is nearing the culmination of a dream that started nearly 10 years ago: to restore a PBY5-A, known north of the border as a Canso, to flying condition. The group, founded by farmer Don Wieben and...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | AirVenture, alaska airlines, c-5, coast guard, f-18, fifi, History, military
There’s a sense of awe that comes over you when you see the magnificent aircraft on display every day at AirVenture. Get a peek at the aircraft that visited us on the ramp at #OSH16. Link To...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | AirVenture, f-18, military
Going to Oshkosh is a memorable experience for anyone in love with aviation. Whether you’ve saved, planned, and dreamed for years to get here or you’re a local who’s been coming since you were a kid, the pilgrimage always makes an impression. At AirVenture 2016, we...
