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59 sites in History

Lightplane Association Save
Preserves information about lost and forgotten light airplanes, blueprints and designers.
http://vula.org/   
1910 Los Angeles International Air Meet Save
Information and access to materials including photographs, documents, and letters regarding the first International Air Meet held in the United States in January 1910.
http://www.1910dominguezmeet.com/   
Aerofiles Save
Aviation history reference site with thousands of US aircraft types, some with pictures.
http://aerofiles.com/   
Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Canada Save
A group aiming to gather plans, models, drawings, photographs or artifacts relating to Canada's aircraft manufacturing industry up to the 1960s. Directors, projects, merchandise, news, images.
http://ahfc.org   
Air Racing History Save
Information on the development of air racing from 1909 to the present. Contains details of various races, pilots and aircraft.
http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/   
Allstar Network Save
History of early design and development of airborn machines. Find biographical information about and photographs of Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Ben Davis. Also has information about the properties of flight and related careers.
http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/   
American Fighter Aircraft Manufacturers Save
Focus on companies that produced WWII fighters: Grumman, North American Aviation, and Republic. A time line showing milestones in their history, with links to related sites.
http://www.acepilots.com/misc_ww2.html   
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Save
Dedicated to presenting the Army Aviation story to the American people through transportable flying presentations and static displays of the actual aircraft and equipment used by the men and women who served in Army Aviation.
http://www.armyav.org/   
Arrow Recovery Canada Save
Information about Avro products and their history, and description of work on a replica
http://www.avroarrow.org   
Aurora Project Hypersonic Aircraft Save
The 'Aurora Project' is the top-secret hypersonic aircraft built for and flown by the United States Air Force.
http://accelerationresearch.tripod.com/   
Australian Military Aircraft Serials Save
A listing of Australian military aircraft serial numbers and individual aircraft history.
http://www.adf-serials.com/   
Aviation History Save
From the Wright Brothers to the Space Shuttle you can discover Aviation History's many adventures.
http://www.aviationhistory.org/   
Aviation Resource - Aviation History Save
Traces the history of flight from 400BC to present. Provides a short narrative of each major event in the development of aviation over the period.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanavera...   
AvroLand Save
A site dedicated to the people and aircraft of Avro Canada and Orenda Engines Limited
http://www.avroland.ca/   
BIG Dougs Save
Photos of Douglas props in varying states of disrepair.
http://members.aol.com/airnikon/bigdo...   
Century of Flight Save
Covers the century of aviation, from ancient myths to the jet age. Provides pictures and narratives of each era.
http://www.century-of-flight.freeola....   
Chilton Aircraft Save
Site details history of the Chilton Monoplane, a pre-war light aircraft built in England
http://www.nerou.pfanet.co.uk/home.html   
Classic Aviation Literature Save
Extracts from literature on aviation from the nineteen-thirties and forties.
http://www.gruner.com/flight/appendix...   
Custer Channelwing Save
Historical review of high speed VTOL flight with fixed wing aircraft.
http://www.custerchannelwing.com   
Early Birds of Aviation, Inc. Save
Stories and photographs of the 598 original members of the Early Birds of Aviation, and some 220 "Other Early Flyers." from around the world.
http://www.rcooper.0catch.com/   
Early warning sound mirrors Save
Andrew Grantham provides photographs and details of surviving early 20th-century acoustic mirrors on the British coast designed to provide early warning of enemy aircraft.
http://www.ajg41.clara.co.uk/mirrors/   
Flieger Save
A picture gallery of aircraft used by the Swedish Airforce.
http://flieger.0catch.com/   
Flight-History.com Save
An archive of photographs and stories relevant to aviation history, particularily military aviation.
http://www.flight-history.com/   
FlightDeck Save
Canadian aviator biographies and aircraft descriptions and history.
http://www.exn.ca/flightdeck/home.cfm   
Flights of Inspiration Save
Information on inspiration flights, like the Wright brother's first flight and the first non-stop transatlantic flight by Alcock and Whitten. Includes a Teacher's Notes section.
http://www.fi.edu/flights/   
Flying Machines: Construction and Operation Save
Complete, illustrated text of the work by W.J. Jackman, Thomas H. Russell, and Octave Chanute, published 1912. Subtitled "A Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern Airship."
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/mod...   
Hangar One Save
History of Civil/Military aviation.
http://www.hangarone.org   
Holcomb's Aerodrome Save
A photo gallery of pre WWII aircraft, annotated with specifications.
http://www.airminded.net/   
Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives Save
Dedicated to acquiring, preserving and protecting the historical materials that chronicle the aviation careers of Igor Sikorsky, the companies he founded and the accomplishments of its employees.
http://www.sikorskyarchives.com/   
Lincolnshire Aviation History Save
History of aviation in Lincolnshire County in England.
http://www.btinternet.com/~aquila/avi...   
Military Aviation in Sweden Save
An annotated photo gallery of Swedish aircraft.
http://www.avrosys.nu/aircraft/   
Naval Airship Association Save
Pictures and information on Naval airships.
http://www.naval-airships.org   
New Zealand Aviation History Save
Aviation history of New Zealand, 1903 to the present in the form of a timeline courtesy of Auckland International Airport.
http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/New...   
Quest for Performance: The Evolution of Modern Aircraft Save
An online text tracing the technical development of the airplane from the beginning of World War I to today. Emphasis is placed on aircraft originating in the United States.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/His...   
Randy Wilson's Aviation History Save
Technical and popular articles and stories, operations manuals, and humor from early to middle twentieth century.
http://rwebs.net/avhistory/   
Rearwin Airplanes Save
Information of airplanes made by Rearwin from 1928 - 1942.
http://www.rearwin.com   
Soesterberg Air Base Wolfhounds Save
Dedicated to the men and women who served at Soesterberg Air Base, Netherlands from 1954-1994
http://www.soesterbergwolfhounds.nl   
Swedish Aviation Historical Society Save
Research and documentation of Swedish aviation history.
http://www.sff.n.se/engelska.htm   
The Aero Forum Save
A discussion forum for historical aircraft enthusiasts.
http://www.aeroforum.20m.com/   
The Aeronautique Club of Chicago Save
A list of early members - mainly balloon enthusiasts - of the this club which later became part of Aero Club of America.
http://hometown.aol.com/tomyanul/aero...   
The AirShow Save
Information on the Golden Age Of Aviation, from the end of World War I to the start of World War II. Barnstorming, air racing, flying circuses, and Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing were all part of this exciting period.
http://opencockpit.net/   
The Flying Machines Save
Covers attempts to fly before the Wrights. Includes images and factual information about thoughts, experiments and attempts to fly before 1903.
http://www.flyingmachines.org/   
The Golden Age of Aviation Save
A personal history, through photos, of the golden age by a pilot who flew during the Golden Age of Aviation.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanavera...   
The Jay Miller Aviation History Collection Save
A reference library with many images online and contact information for researchers.
http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/miller/   
The Latin American Aviation Historical Society Save
An extensive collection of articles primarily but not exclusively with a military focus.
http://www.laahs.com/   
The Lawrence-Lewis Aeroplane Co. Save
This early Chicago aviation company built between 3 and 5 models of a cabin enclosed seaplane. George R. Lawrence, the founder, was a noted commericial and aerial balloon photographer. His partner, Harry S. Lewis, a stockbroker and fundraiser. The end of WWI brought an end to investor's funds.
http://hometown.aol.com/tomyanul/grl....   
The Lockheed File Save
A detailed listing of all Lockheed aircraft in Australia and their histories.
http://www.adastron.com/lockheed/lock...   
The Miles Aircraft Story Save
Stories from Berkshire's aviation heritage told in a series of paintings and commentary by aviation artist and historian Geoff Beckett.
http://www.geoffbeckett.com/   
The Swedish Surplus Air Force Save
Keeps track of former Swedish Air Force aircraft after their retirement from their military service in the Swedish armed forces. Lists aircraft by type and serial number.
http://biphost.spray.se/smfu/kionga/   
Tsilokovsky Museum Save
Tsilokovsky Museum home page, early Russian aerodynamicist, and proponent of rocketry
http://www.informatics.org/museum/ind...   
Turkish Aircraft Production History Save
A history of Turkish aircraft production is told in summarized form.
http://www.tuncay-deniz.com/ENGLISH/e...   
Vintage Aviation Save
Features original documents and images of aircraft from the 1930's.
http://www.vintage-aviation.8m.com   
Warbirds of India Save
Website providing history of different retired Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on display at different locations and cities in India.
http://warbirdsofindia.com/   
Williams Antique and Classic Aircraft Site Save
Indexed and searchable antique aircraft photo archive, historical information and U.S. aviation museum reviews.
http://www.russellw.com/   
Wings For Freedom Save
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from its inception in 1924 to the present day.
http://www.rcaf.com/   
Wooden Propeller Save
Descriptions of design, materials, construction and identification of early wooden airplane propellers.
http://www.woodenpropeller.com/   
X-15 Save
Reference information on the hypersonic research program. Photos and video clips, articles, pilot report and credits.
http://www.sierrafoot.org/x-15/x-15.html   
airexotica Save
Computer models of historic aircraft in 3D. Narrative history of the aircraft included. Viewpoint Media Player plug-in required.
http://www.airexotica.com/   
See also
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