The 'spy’ (or, more correctly, reconnaissance) aircraft must survive enemy fighters and anti-aircraft weapons, often relying ...
Florida-based Catalina Aircraft, which holds type certificates for the PBY-5A Catalina with US and Canadian civil aviation regulators, has revealed plans to launch a modernized version of the iconic ...
1846: U.S. Marines and Navy sailors take possession of San Diego during the early months of the Mexican-American War. Two ...
Vultee Aircraft first appeared in The Tennessean more than 90 years ago, on Dec. 4, 1934, but merely as an afterthought. The business article centered on American Airlines’ purchase of Douglas ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 99-year-old World War II veteran got the ride of his life Wednesday morning in a P-51 Mustang at the Albuquerque International Sunport. “Old days, and it’s been a long ...
CINCINNATI (WKKRC) - History enthusiasts and aviation fans had a unique opportunity to explore World War II-era aircraft at Lunken Airport as part of the B-29 History Restored Tour. The event, which ...
Chris Wright recently took to the skies in a 1940s PBY Catalina bomber, a unique experience that combined the thrill of flight with a deep dive into history. This aircraft, a patrol bomber from 1943, ...
A World War II Pacific Theater reenactment will occur the weekend of July 12-13 at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson. The event will feature American and Japanese infantry camps, authentic gear ...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Colorado Springs dedicated the I-25 bridge overpass on North Academy Boulevard to Daniel T. Griffin, the local American servicemember who was the first to ...
A short bonus feature covering the PBY-5A Catalina's journey from Jersey to Melun for Air Legend Paris - Villaroche. Trump accelerates push to reward loyalty in federal workforce The 6 Key Differences ...
Retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Clyde “Cash” Barber celebrated his 101st birthday May 6 at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. (ret.) ...