by Alan Armstrong | Nov 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Airshows, History, Second World War, War Aircraft
WHO IS RANDY BALL? Randy Ball grew up in Tyler, Texas. His father was a pilot and his great uncle was a 56-mission veteran who flew B-17s in World War Two. With the war’s end, Randy’s uncle served as pilot to President Harry Truman. Licensed to fly while a teenager,...
by Alan Armstrong | Oct 18, 2018 | Air Force, History, MIlitary, Second World War, War Aircraft
Daniel Jackson, a military historian and active Air Force pilot made a presentation at the Dunwoody Campus of Georgia State University on October 9, 2018. AMERICAN PILOTS AS GUERILLA WARRIORS The reality of American pilots operating as guerillas was emphasized during...
by Alan Armstrong | Aug 20, 2018 | Aerobatic Aircraft, Air Force, Aircraft, Airshows, Formation Flying, History, MIlitary, Second World War, War Aircraft
I. RISE AND SHINE David Cate graciously allowed Katie to be hangared free of charge at Maryville Airport northwest of Cleveland, Ohio following the conclusión of our Prowlers of the Pacific show in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 1. So, on Tuesday, July 10, I was...
by Alan Armstrong | Jul 9, 2018 | Air Museum, Aircraft, Airshows, History, Second World War, War Aircraft
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania is an aviation treasure. It houses a remarkable collection of World War II aircraft, many of which are in flying condition, along with a vast collection of World War II artifacts and a machine shop capable of...
by Alan Armstrong | Jun 26, 2018 | Airshows, Formation Flying, History, MIlitary, Second World War, War Aircraft
The Greenwood Lake Air Show takes place in West Milford, New Jersey. The Airport is ensconced in a quaint rural setting with lush green trees and beautiful lakes. The organizers and workers at the show are extremely enthusiastic and devoted to maintaining a standard...
by Alan Armstrong | Oct 12, 2017 | Air Museum, Air Museums, History, Second World War, Travel
The Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California is a remarkable facility featuring an extraordinary collection of military and civilian aircraft. Having visited this facility perhaps 25 years ago, I found my recent visit to the museum to be a remarkable and rewarding...
