Aviation History
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Russia Honors First Dog In Space
By: Laura Smith
Russia recently unveiled a new monument honoring the first dog in space. Laika the dog was the first to successfully orbit the earth before succumbing to heat and stress. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
The crash of the Hindenburg in 1937 has been engrained into the human psyche for more than 60 years. Not all are fully aware of the true history of this disaster. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
From Greek mythology to modern engineering, the history of the flying machine known as the ornithopter has come a long way. more...
From the days of the Barnstorming Era, there emerged perhaps the greatest combination daredevil, racing, showman pilot that ever lived more...
By: John Crandall
Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America. more...
By: John Crandall
The Army had been detailed to help the Post Office with an experimental project to inaugurate airmail in America. This was the first regular airmail route in the world. more...
Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer
By: John Crandall
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926. more...
Sputnik I, Artificial Satellite
By: John Crandall
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired. more...
Amelia Earhart's Disappearance
Does a recent discovery provide clues to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance? more...
By: Murray McLeod
This article covers the aerial exploits of Herbert John Hinkler; Australia's Lone Eagle and his record breaking flights. He always flew solo and was a superb navigator. more...
By: Murray McLeod
The article touches on the career of P.G (Bill) Taylor; WWI flyer, airline captain, author . His incredible feat of bravery over the Tasman Sea will astound the reader. more...
By: John Crandall
Von Braun was born in Germany, led a Nazi research team, and later became an American Citizen, and an important force in the American Space Program. more...
By: John Crandall
She planned it as her "final flight", but probably not quite like it turned out. more...
By: John Crandall
This young lady showed amazing courage, fortitude, and talent. She goes down in history with a long list of avition firsts to her credit. more...
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