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Why Hollywood Burbank Airport was once disguised to look like a California suburb
From 5,000 feet above, the plant looked like a complete California suburb. The only giveaway, Christen said, was that he ...
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National Air and Space Museum’s Opens Five New Galleries
600 Jefferson Dr. S.W. (National Mall) Washington, D.C.
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Lockheed Vega "Winnie Mae" - Smithsonian Institution
Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae Key Accomplishment(s) First Solo Flight Around the World Brief Description Famed aviator Wiley Post set records and pioneered aviation technologies flying this Lockheed 5C ...
Beyond The Pier: Where The Locals Go In Santa Monica
While Santa Monica might be best known for its iconic pier, bustling promenade and golden sunsets, there’s more to this ...
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Pilot soars in restored vintage plane - Arizona Daily Star
The Lockheed Vega was the first plane built in 1927 by Lockheed, Magoffin said. Magoffin said the refurbished plane had more than 10 owners. He purchased it in 1995 from Tommy Thomas, a World War ...
Who Built The Legendary B-17 Flying Fortress Bombers And Where Were They Made
The B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the main offensive weapons used during WWII. Here's who designed and built it, and where ...
F-35 beware! American stealth fighter has been shot down, and an innovative method was used to lock on to the advanced combat jet
Amidst conflicting claims between Iran and Israel regarding downed aircraft, the article recounts a historical incident where ...
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Amelia Earhart’s Reckless Final Flights
The aviator’s publicity-mad husband, George Palmer Putnam, kept pushing her to risk her life for the sake of fame.
Iran claims it shot down Israeli F-35 stealth fighter but can the undetectable be hit? The truth may shock you
Amidst conflicting claims between Iran and Israel regarding downed aircraft, the article recounts a historical incident where ...