Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
When Jack Harrington handed me a stack of B-24 Liberator items from World War II, his only request was, “Maybe you can use this for something and share it with others who’d appreciate it.” The items he handed me were from Charles “Bud” Swanson, a member of his family...
Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
EAA and the EAA Warbirds of America are planning additional warbird aircraft activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Those activities will include additional warbirds focus during the daily...
Feb 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
(Honolulu) – The iconic North American P-51 Mustang, arguably the best fighter aircraft of WWII, will soon be seen flying over the island of Oahu. However, instead of escorting B-17s over enemy territory and dicing it up in aerial combat, the aircraft will be giving...
Feb 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2016, EAA hosted a reunion of Pearl Harbor survivors. This event was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on the Hawaiian military installation. It was while working to plan this event that I first met Wisconsin native Clyde Stephenson. Clyde was...
Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
North American Aviation Archive Finds a New Home at AirCorps Aviation Original WWII Era Engineering Drawings Shown to the Public for the First Time Bemidji, MN: AirCorps Aviation announced today that they have acquired a collection of original North American Aviation...
Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Navy Rhino Demo Team, which flies the F/A-18F Super Hornet, has included EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 on its schedule, released Feb. 10. The team is part of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has listed July 23-26 as its...
Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lincoln Appleton Dexter, Jr. 1936 – 2020 Lincoln A. Dexter Jr. of North Fort Myers passed away peacefully on Saturday February 1, 2020. Linc who was an avid aviator could not have scripted his untimely death any better. He passed away, in flight, while...
Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Robert N. Rossier, EAA 472091 This story ran in the December 2019 issue of EAA Sport Aviation. I can only imagine the scene right now at the North Pole. The elves are busy with the annual inspection of Santa’s sleigh, poring through lists of squawks, service...
Jan 9, 2020 | NWOC, Uncategorized
The National Warbirds Operators Conference will be held February 13-16. Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Fee of $400 before January 15! On January 16 the price goes up to $450. To register or for more information on NWOC, please click here ...
Dec 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bill Harrison, EAA Lifetime 16556 and Warbirds 261, went west on Monday, June 24, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill was a longtime member of EAA and Warbirds of America who had an indelible impact on the warbirds community over decades of involvement with the organization....
Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
EAA’s The Green Dot — CAF Tora! Wing Pilot Taylor...
Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Beginning in January 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide an option to visit during the evening on the first Thursday of each month. During these select evenings from 5-8 p.m., the museum will also offer the public an opportunity to get an...
