March 8 is International Women’s Day—a day marked by celebrating all the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. As a woman, I would like to emphasize the importance of recognizing women for their achievements and contributions to history and the general betterment of society. Women have pretty much always been involved in aviation, [...]
I think it’s safe to say that most everyone above the age of 20 conjures the same image when they hear the word “gremlin.” That popular movie defines gremlins for many, but did you know that gremlins are a part of WWII history? In fact, gremlins are typically characterized as having a particular interest in aircraft [...]
Grumman Avengers assemble! While it was no bombshell in terms of its beauty, don't let that fool you: despite its rather homely looks, this torpedo bomber saw some major wins. During its operational use during WWII, nearly 10,000 of them were produced. Who's the beauty queen now? Design and Development At a brief point in aviation history, the Douglas [...]
From the Silver Screen to Blue Skies If you’re compiling a list of some of the most influential figures in the aviation industry, Howard Hughes has to be on it--there’s no question about that. And he’d likely make appearances on other lists, too, such as most financially successful individuals, and even controversial filmmakers (of the [...]
