Recreation - Aviation

Recreation - Aviation - Historic

Fokker at Plane Writing - Quotes from, and about, early aviator, aeroplane constructor and general mad inventor Anthony Fokker.
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation - 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.
Pioneer Pilot, Walter E. Lees, 1887-1957 - Walter E. Lees, Pioneer Pilot, soloed in 1912 and continued in aviation until 1945.
Aerofiles - Aviation history reference site with thousands of US aircraft types, some with pictures.
Classic Aviation Literature - Extracts from literature on aviation from the nineteen-thirties and forties.
Williams Antique and Classic Aircraft Site - Indexed and searchable antique aircraft photo archive, historical information and U.S. aviation museum reviews.
Randy Wilson's Aviation History - On the page 'Stories and Humor' you'll find the original Dilbert
Plane Writing: quotes from early pilots' biographies - Vintage writing about flying from biographies of pilots - Beryl Markham, the Lindberghs, Roald Dahl, Nevil Shute, st. Exupéry and many lesser known aviators.
Naval Airship Association - Pictures and information on Naval airships.
R.A.F. Glossary - Here visitors will find a glossary of Royal Air Force slang.
Aeroplane DH Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk.22 E.C.M. - History of the DH Sea Venom XG629.
Omar Bilal - Aerobatic Pilot - Information about the great aerobatic pilot Omar Bilal with movie clips from his airshow performance .
World Flight 2000 - Follow Chris and Dan as they fly around the world. The purpose of the flight is to inspire students of all ages from all parts of the earth by showing them that the hopeful dream of a few can affect the lives of so many. Students and teachers can log on to follow the flight and participate in a Global Classroom.
Jacobsen's B-36 Hangar - Features photos, books, memorabilia and B-36 organizations.
The Comet Campaign - Restoration campaign to return a DH Comet to airworthy status.
Jon Johanson - Solo Round the World Flight 2000 - South Australian pilot Jon Johanson and his round the world solo flight in a special kit-built RV-4 plane. Adelaide to Adelaide via the North Pole.
Canadian Historical Aircraft Association - Includes details of their restorations of a Mosquito and Lancaster.
BIG Dougs - Photos of Douglas props in varying states of disrepair.
The Jay Miller Aviation History Collection - The product of almost 40 years of intense collecting by Jay Miller of Arlington, Texas. It is one of the world's most significant aviation and aerospace reference libraries.
Australian Aviation History - Aviation history down-under.
Unofficial JFK Airport 50th Anniversary Page - A gallery of historic photos of Idlewild/JFK Airport from Port Authority files.
Super Constellation Starliner Giveaway - An offer to give one Super Constellation to an individual or corporation that will accept the financial responsibility and will contract to manage the restoration, maintenance and flight operations of the airplane.
Warbird Alley - A comprehensive Web resource for owners, operators, restorers, maintainers and enthusiasts of classic ex-military aircraft.
Boeing History - The history of Boeing Co.
The Lincoln Beachey Web Site - The life and career of pioneer aeronaut and aviator Lincoln Beachey. Film and audio clips, images and text about Beachey.
Rearwin Airplanes - Information of airplanes made by Rearwin from 1928 - 1942.
AvroLand - A site dedicated to the people and aircraft of Avro Canada and Orenda Engines Limited
Australian Jet Aviation History - Avro Vulcan visits to Australia Research aircraft, Avro 707A Pilotless target aircraft. Development of the Pika and Jindivik aircraft.
1910 Los Angeles International Air Meet - Information and access to materials including photographs, documents, and letters regarding the first International Air Meet held in the United States in January 1910.
Kelvin's L1011 Tristar Homepage - About the Tristar history. Also includes the history of the Tristar at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong.
Time Line - This 'History of Flight' time line is brought to you by the Science Museum of London.
OX-5 Aviation Pioneers - Information on the pioneers of the OX-5 engine that was built by the Curtiss Company.
History of the Brazilian Air Force - Information on the Brazilian Air Force.
The Granville Brothers and Their Fantastic Gee Bees - Famous racing planes designed and built in the 1930's
The PB4Y Flight Line - Images and references of the Navy Liberator and Privateer aircraft
Aviation History in Australia - Overviews the history of flight in the land down under. Read pioneer biographies, get airport information, and find out about manufacturers.
Long Flight - Vickers Vimy - John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown were two British fliers and the first people to fly an aircraft non-stop across the Atlantic ocean.
North American History - A guide to North American aviation history
Chilton Aircraft - Site details history of the Chilton Monoplane, a pre-war light aircraft built in England
New Zealand Aviation History - Aviation history of New Zealand, 1903 to the present in the form of a timeline courtesy of Auckland International Airport.
Swedish Aviation Historical Society - Research and documentation of Swedish aviation history.
Stearman World Flight - Information on the Stearman World Flight with the "Super 450 Stearman."
Owen O'Malley & the 462 Squadron - Tribute to the late Owen O'Malley and members of the RAF/RAAF 462 Squadron. Includes rare photos of the Halifax Bomber MK III, the inaugaral TAA flight (DC6 B VH-INU) into Port Moresby and Lae and the restoration of Wirraway 458 in Sydney Australia.
Jesse Davidson Aviation Archives - The Archive consists of historic news photographs of aircraft, aviators, airlines, airfields and documents relating to early air mail through the Golden Age of Aviation and beyond.
Flying Days - This site takes a look back at a family's love of flying.
The Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force - A tribute in words, images, and sounds to the unique voluteer Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force - from its formation in 1949 until its disbandment in 1993.
LAAHS.com - History of the development of aviation in Latin America
The Golden Age of Aviation - A personal history, through photos, of the golden age by a pilot who flew during the Golden Age of Aviation.
Great Lakes Sport Trainer 2T-1A Lovers - Information about the Great Lakes Sport Trainer 2T-1A Biplane.
Chandelle: A Journal of Aviation History - Read the feature articles of this journal that is devoted to the history of civilian and military aircraft with illustrations and references.
Lincolnshire Aviation History - History of aviation in Lincolnshire County in England.
Cincinnati Warbirds Squadron 18 - Devoted to the preservation, restoration, and safe operation of military aircraft.
Quest for Performance: The Evolution of Modern Aircraft - 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.
Wings For Freedom - The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from its inception in 1924 to the present day.
Zeppeline - Interesting links about Zeppelins and their history.
Air Mail Pioneers - U.S. Air Mail Service Pioneers aviation history articles. Airmail milestones early pilots. Photographs of antique airplanes. Post Office ran mail 1919-1927. Commercial airlines worldwide origins.
Breitling-Orbiter - The First non-stop flight around the world in a hot-air balloon.
Lawrence Hargrave: Australian Aviation Pioneer - This site celebrates the life and work of Lawrence Hargrave, 1850 - 1915, one of Australia's aviation pioneers.
FlightDeck - Canadian website featuring aircraft like the Avro CF-105 Arrow, CL-84 Dynavert, Lancaster, de Havilland Twin Otter and Mosquito as well as profiles on great aviators like Dee Brasseur and John McCurdy.
Flights of Inspiration - 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.
Nationair Canada History - The employee's side of the Nationair Lockout/Bankruptcy story.
Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives, Inc. - 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.
Gee Bee - History of the Gee Bee and information on the Replica which flies today.
The First Flight Centennial Foundation - Formed in North Carolina to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight, located at RDU airport, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Nurflügels en Argentina - After WWII ended a group of German Scientists and Engineers come to Argentina in search of new horizons. Among them, Reimar Horten, continued there his work on flying wings.
Classic Fighters - A Belgium based aircraft preservation group which tries to keep aviation heritage alive, they restore and operate several historic aircraft.
Nurflügel - History surrounding various flying wing designs.
Flying Clippers - This site aims to recreate the days of Pan American Airways and their Fabulous Flying Ships and aviations Golden Age 1934-1946.
Aviation History Sites - Sites dedicated to aviations great past and the personalities that made it famous.
X-15 - Reference information on the hypersonic research program. Photos and video clips, articles, pilot report and credits.
A.J. Jackson Collection - Private British photographic collection. Aviation links, contact and ordering information.
Hangarline - Technical specifications on the Havard, Tiger Moth, CT133 Silver Star and the Yale aircraft
Air Racing History - Information on the development of air racing from 1909 to the present. Contains details of various races, pilots and aircraft.
Aviation Resource - Aviation History - 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.
Flight of Excelsior - Public information site on the life and accomplishments of Emilio Carranza. Contains a biography and photo gallery.
Flight-History.com - An archive of photographs and stories relevant to aviation history, particularily military aviation.
Shoreham Airport Archive & Visitor Centre - Aviation archive, aircraft restoration and visitor centre based at Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, UK.
Vintage Ultralight & Lightplane Association - Preserves information about lost and forgotten light airplanes, blueprints and designers.
Holcomb's Aerodrome - Contains a photograph gallery of historic aircraft.
A Lucky Pilot - A narrative memoir of Lanky Ahmad, a pilot in the Pakistan Military. Includes a photo gallery.
Australian Military Aircraft Serials - A listing of Australian military aircraft serial numbers and individual aircraft history.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - In preparation of the centenary of flight this site contains information of the history of flight. Includes a timeline of the development of flight and a section on the development of helicopter flight.
Vintage Aviation - Features original documents and images of aircraft from the 1930's.
Aircraft Gallery - A photo gallery of Swedish aircraft.
The Aero Forum - A discussion forum for historical aircraft enthusiasts.
Flieger - A picture gallery of aircraft used by the Swedish Airforce.
Doolittle Takes on the Gee Bee - A narrative of the 1932 Thompson Trophy air race. Includes pictures.
Win Jack's Aviation Images - A photo gallery of civil and military aviation photos taken between the 1930s and 90s.
airexotica - Computer models of historic aircraft in 3D. Narrative history of the aircraft included. Viewpoint Media Player plug-in required.
The Swedish Surplus Air Force - 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.
The De Havilland Aviation Limited - Provides restoration, maintenance and training services for historic aircraft. Includes a news service to the aviation industry on the serviceability of their historic aircraft.
The AirShow - 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.
Everything About Ryan Aircrafts - Provides information on history, marketplace, blueprints, manuals and engines.
Lawrence-Lewis Aeroplane Co. - The Lawrence-Lewis Aeroplance co. was en entity from about 1913 through 1919. Information on aircraft and test pilots.
Calderara.com - History of Mario Calderara, Italian aviator. Includes historic aviation links.
Soesterberg Air Base Wolfhounds - Dedicated to the men and women who served at Soesterberg Air Base, Netherlands from 1954-1994
Fly Vintage - Forum for enthusiasts interested in the world of warbird and vintage aviation. Includeds articles and discussion forum posted by users.
Century of Flight - Covers the century of aviation, from ancient myths to the jet age. Provides pictures and narratives of each era.
North East England Air Crash Research - Aviation archaeology in North East England and the Scottish Borders. Includes crash sites from 1914 to present with pictures and narratives.
The Flying Machines - Covers attempts to fly before the Wrights. Includes images and factual information about thoughts, experiments and attempts to fly before 1903.
Aeroweb Belgium - Specializes in Belgian aviation history.
Koolhoven Aeroplanes Foundation - Preserves the work of the Dutch airplane constructor Frederick Koolhoven (1886-1946). Includes details of designs, restoration projects, activities and plans.
Aussie Ag Planes - About aircraft used in agricultural flying in Australia.
Aviation History - From the Wright Brothers to the Space Shuttle you can discover Aviation History's many adventures.
All the World's Rotorcraft - Provides pictures and background to helicopters from the first designs to current machines.
Women's Contributions to Aeronautics and Space - The contribution of women to flight and aeronautics dates back almost to the first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903.
Women in Aviation History - Collection of biographies of notable women pilots since the invention of flight. Airwomen include Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, and Louise Sacchi.
International Women's Air & Space Museum, Inc. - Features exhibits and memorabilia of women in air and space history.
Russian Women Pilots - Highlights the achievements of Russian women in space and aviation during the Cold War.
Bridge of Wings - The flight of two women retracing the flight of the Russia plane 'Rodina'.
Harriet Quimby Research Conference - Is an annual meeting about the life of Harriet Quimby, America's first licensed female pilot.
Women's History - Suite101.com - Articles on different topics related to women's impact in history, such as aviation, the civil war, and Queen Elizabeth I
Fly Girls - Fly Girls is a documentary about WASPs, the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
American Women's History: Aviation - A research guide to women in American aviation history.
Canadian Women in Aviation - Documents Canadian women's participation in aviation from past to present.
Bessie Coleman - Documents the achievements of the world's first licensed black pilot.
The Women of Mercury 13 - Backgrounds of the thirteen women who qualified for America's first manned venture into space.
A Norwegian aviation pioneer - Gidsken Jakobsen - Story of a 19 year old woman from Norway who decided to become a pilot in 1929.
Amelia Earhart Snapshots on Oahu - Six snapshots of Amelia Earhart in Oahu in 1935 as she prepared for her historic flight to Oakland.
Luft '46 - WWII German Luftwaffe experimental aircraft projects, including specifications, three view drawings, background, model photos and custom artwork.
The Luftwaffe Homepage - Very comprehensive page on German aviation during WWII. Provides information on air units, ground units, articles, orders of battle, equipment, sources and books, links, and discussion boards.
FAF Aircraft In WWII - Describes Finnish Air Force aircraft used during World War II. Provides aircraft specifications, photos, side profiles in color, aircraft and pilots in combat stories, and aviation links.
The Home Page of World War 2 Aircraft - A guide to Allied and Axis aircraft used during World War II. Offers photos, specifications, and history.
American Aircraft of World War II - Provides reference information on US aircraft used or designed during World War II. Includes photos and links.
WWII Aviation Booklist - A set of lists of second WW non-fiction, all graded by the webmaster. Links to stores and publishers.
Aero-Smith Classics Inc - Aerial tours in a T-6 Texan above the Puget Sound region of Washington. Plus, sales and restoration of vintage airplanes.
B26 Tailgunner - Martin Marauder photo gallery, contact form, and patriotic links.
Fighter Aircraft of WWII Discussion Board - The aim of this discussion board is essentially to provide a focal point for all those with an interest in WWII fighter aircraft.
Aviation Archaeology - Recording the recovery of crashed WWII aircraft from around the world and the stories of the men who flew them.
The Bf 109 Page - Information on the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Offers photos, airplane and engine designation scheme, sources, and links.
The WWII Fighter Gun Debate - Information on the armament used on aircraft flown during World War II.
Modes AT-6 Texan Instruction - The online home of Modes AT-6 Instruction, offering flight training and/or fun in a genuine World War II aircraft, the North American AT-6 Texan.
The Hawker Hurricane - Photos of restoration projects, scale drawings and colour schemes of the Hurricane.
Whistling Death - A detailed and in depth site about the Vought, Goodyear, and Brewster Corsair.
Light and Medium Bombers of World War II - A website and email discussion list for light and medium bomber crew members and enthusiasts. Includes aircraft information, resources, e-mail list, images, and contact information.
The Loss of Lancaster JA691 - Documents the events and people associated with a Lancaster shot down in WWII.
Halifax Appreciation Society - Information and photos about the Halifax Bomber. Includes details and careers about some Halifax crew members.
TGPlanes.com - A source about WWII planes. Planes specs, photos, air battles reports, pilots stats and aviation directory.
Warbirds Stories - WWII aircraft and aces: a message board, aviation books, the story of a B-17, a quiz, and links.
World WarII Aircraft.com - Guide to World War II aircraft. Downloads, photos, specifications, QuickTime movies, and recognition sheets.
PBY.com - Dedicated to PBY/Catalina floatplane enthusiasts and researchers. Offers archives, documents, photos, plane database, veteran database, and links.
warbirdsite.com - Specialising in the buying and selling of warbird parts, equipment, books and memorabilia, as well as preservation, restoration and display of WWI and WWII aircraft at museums and airshows.
Squadron13 Aviation Museum - The Squadron13 Aviation Museum is designed to create interest in aviation and aviation history.
The Swordfish Heritage Trust - Details of the pilots and aircraft of the Royal Navy's Historic Flight.
Colorado & Wyoming Airplane Wreckchasing - Historic and military aircraft crash sites in Colorado and Southern Wyoming
Palm Springs Air Museum of Flying - The Palm Springs Air Museum is dedicated to the preservation, presentation and interpretation of the Air Power of World War Two
The Stirling Pages - Information on the Short Stirling - the RAF's first four engined bomber of the second World War.
Stirling Bomber Pages - RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. Offers technical details, Stirling builders, civil and transport Stirlings, research, first operations, and RAF related sites.
Stolen P-40 Warhawk - Stolen P-40 Warhawk found by Eric Yurk. Photos of P-40 and its stolen paintjob on a Kawasaki motorcycle.
Hawker Restorations Limited - Restorers of the Hawker Hurricane and World War II aircraft. Company has built two flying Hurricanes to date and are currently working on another 3 plus 1 static. Includes articles, contact, links, current restorations, and general company information.
C.C. Aviation Collection - Offers World War 2 Warbird and classic aviation information containing photos, warbird details, history of the RAF, online bookshop, UK Airshow dates, true tales, quizzes, games, and aviation forum.
F4U - The Bent-Wing Bird Site - Provides information about the Corsair fighter (F4U). Historically illustrates the changes made to the aircraft's design to provide a comprehensive look.
Trip to Tangmere and Duxford - Provides photos of a trip to Tangmere and Duxford air museums in the UK. Includes planes of World War II and some other WWII gear.
B26 Marauder.com - Photographic archive of World War II images, with a focus on the Martin B 26 Marauder. Provides information about the 449th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group, 545th Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Group, CAF, links, web rings, and Marauder ring.
NCS Home Front Press - Monthly publication of the CAF's National Capitol Squadron with a focus on World War II aircraft. Includes photo gallery, 35th training wing information, events, NCS Elections, classifieds, and aviation ads.
The Mosquito Page - All about the RR299 de Havilland Mosquito, concentrates on surviving examples. Provides locations of aircraft, production, history, forum, links, images, articles, and models.
Warbirds Restoration - Provides authentic drawings and manuals of the World War Two Hurricane and Spitfire fighters and Lancaster bombers. Includes latest news, stories, useful links, and contact.
Air Pirates World War II Aircraft Recovery - Offers photos and information on the recovery of historic aircraft around the world.
How WWII Fighter Planes Worked - HowStuffWorks.com offers help describing the basics of WWII fighter planes, focusing on the Japanese Zero and the American planes that were based at Pearl Harbor.
The Aircraft Spotters' Handbook - Provides scans of pages from the Aircraft Spotters Handbook of World War II Aircraft.
the Widow's Web - P-61 Black Widow night fighter - Black Widow night fighter recovery and restoration project. Provides P-61 photos, art, history, and links.
German VTO Projects - German WW II vertical take-off aircraft projects. Offers photo gallery, and aircraft specifications.
Stu's Planes from WW 2 - Offers a few warbirds photos.
BF109.com - Comprehensive source of Bf 109 fighter plane material. Offers photo gallery, survivor list, message boards, performance statistics, and construction.
Warbirds Resource Group - Provides a cohesive organization that ties the various WW2 aviation resource groups together. Includes links to Warbirds groups and aircraft images.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum - Offers historical museum dedicated to military aircraft production in Long Island during World War Two. Offers exhibits, IMAX theater, history, general information, news, events, and guestbook.
Aircraft of the Pacific War - Combat Aircraft of the Pacific War, 1941-45. Includes information about, Allied fighters and bombers, Japanese aircraft, campaigns and battles, specifications, and photos.
The History Of Black X ME262A-2a - Gives an insight into the World's sole Messerschmitt Me262A-2a example. Provides history, picture gallery, model hanger, hall of fame, and construction information.
World War 2 Aircraft - Reference for warbirds, giving technical specifications, pictures, other specialist related topics, and links.
The Flightline - Provides information on fighter, bomber, attack, recon, patrol, and transport aircraft. Provides related links, military rank information, and aircraft news.
Black Cats - U.S. Navy PBY Catalinas - History of PBY squadrons in the Pacific that painted their Catalina flying boats flat black and attacked Japanese ships at night. Includes articles, war stories, photo gallery, squadron histories, log books, veterans and reunion contacts, and flight simulators.
Luftwaffe-Experten 1939-1945 - Offers a selection of resources for Luftwaffe information. Includes aircraft data, media, literature, Luftwaffe Aces, and links.
Luftwaffe Fighter Aces and Aircraft - Provides detailed profiles of aces and flown aircraft of the German Air Force during World War Two.
World War Two Fighter Plane Avionics - Provides a look at the match up of the primary fighters of World War II on the German, U.S., British, and Japanese forces.
The Hellcat of World War II Fame - Offers the specifications of the F6-F Grumman Hellcat. Includes historic roles, photos, and sources.
Me 163B Komet - Dedicated to the Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet, operational rocket-powered aircraft of the Second World War. Offers information about camouflages, units, pilots, airfields, and photos.
Japanese Aviation on Mark's Index - Japanese Aviation pages, part of Mark's Index web site, with features and links.
Hudson FK790 - a mystery solved - A brief history of the pilot of this aircraft and the solution to a 57 year mystery. Includes information about the crews, targets, missions, agents, and operations.
Inside the P-51 Maintenance Manual - A real close look at the P-51D Mustang through selected pages from the original Mustang Maintenance Manual from World War 2.
Bob's Art Corner - Dedicated to the author's grandfather Robert I. Serotkin, who painted nose art on aircraft during World War Two. Offers photos, biography, aircraft list, and links.
Mike's Corsair Page - World War II with specific pictures and information concerning the Chance Vought Corsair F4U with Aces autographs and pictures.
Kiwi Aircraft Images, WW2 PBY5a Catalina - A virtual tour of the Consolidated PBY5a Catalina seaplane.
The Wartime Airfields of Great Britain - UK Airfields of World War 2 "Then & Now". A study of the architecture and history of these airfields. Includes UK airfield listing, USAAF in the UK, control tower designs, references, and links.
Spitfire VB versus Fw190 (D Llewellyn James) - Offers an account taken from a comparative trial of the Supermarine Spitfire versus a captured Focke-Wulf 190 in 1942. Includes approximate differences in speed, climb, and height, manoevrability, profile images, pacific fleet history, and ace stories.
Muche's Warbirds WW II - Allied and Axis - Warbird and aviation photography by Lani Muche featuring in-flight portraits and formations. Includes WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam era warbirds.
The German WW2 Night Fighters - (Pauke-Pauke!) - Resource page for Luftwaffe Nachtjagd. History, photos, a/c monographies, biographies, resources about the German night fighters.
On Camouflaged Wings - Issues and aircraft that shaped World War Two aviation. Includes photos, aircraft details, and history.
Japanese Aircraft of World War Two - Provides an overview of aircraft used by Japan during World War Two. Includes photos and specifications.
The Focke Wulf Story 1932 - 1945 - Describes the most important products of the Focke Wulf Aircraft company, including the Fw 190, considered by many to be the finest single-seat fighter of WW2. Offers plane specifications, photos, and performance by make.
Combat Aircraft of the Pacific War - Offers specification and data about Imperial Japanese Navy dive-bombers Aichi D3A and D4A, US naval dive-bombers, Mitsubishi A6M Zero, shipborne torpedo-bombers, fast carrier force, and battles of Leyte Gulf and the Phillippine Sea. Includes photos and history.
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka - Describes the German Ju 87 "Stuka" dive-bomber in detail. Includes specifications, performance, developmental and combat history, and different variants.
Junkers Ju-87 "Stuka" - A short article describing the performance of the Ju-87 dive-bomber. Includes some photos.
Focke-Wulf Fw 200 'Condor' - Offers a description of The Luftwaffe's long-range maritime patrol aircraft. Provides photos, dimensions, weight, performance, and specification.
I. A. R. 80, a Romanian fighter of World War Two - Provides a tribute to the Romanian I.A.R. 80 fighter plane. Includes historical data, specifications, pictures, links, and sources.
WW II Aircraft Archive - Provides descriptions of American fighter and bomber aircraft of the Second World War. Pictures and details of the B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, B-29, and P-38.
Military Aircraft Database - Provides information and resources for military aircraft of all nations during World War Two and other conflicts. Offers links, type performance, and history of development.
Hornisse The Messerschmitt Me 410 Page. - Resource page for the fans of the Messerschmitt's Zerstörer. Includes photos, history and other Hornisse resources.
Rod's WarBirds - German aircraft photos. Archived pictures of German bombers, fighters, reconnaissance, seaplanes, and transport aircraft.
Japanese Aviation & Military Web Ring - An association of web sites dedicated to the study of Japanese aviation and military history until 1945.
Fighter Planes of WWII - Information and research of American fighter planes of WW2 from Amazon.com Includes aircrapt types, descriptions, photos, performance, and specifications.
Stragglers - A meeting ground for people interested in the forcelandings that occurred in Sweden during WW2. Offers American, British, and German airplane sections, mission statement, and contact information.
Luchtoorlog-Warplanes - Descriptions and pictures of warplanes in action during WW II with the Luftwaffe, RAF, USAF and JIAF.
Combat Aircraft of the Pacific War - Alphabetical index of Allied fighters and bombers, Japanese aircraft, and aircraft of other theatres. Includes new pages, contact information, photos, and links.
Stof's Plane Information Center - A World War Two aviation resource. Offers Allied and Axis aircraft, photos, descriptions, performance, and information.
The Hawker Tempest Page - The Unoffical Home of Hawker Tempest, one of the best fighters during World War II. Includes information about the development, markings, engines, armament, movies, and web links.
Mustang Fighter - Background information on the North American P-51 Mustang fighter. Includes articles, image gallery, documents, bibliography, and links to aviation webrings and related directories.
Stormbirds - Information dedicated to the Me 262 jet fighter. Pictures and information on the building of reproduction Me 262s being built in the U.S.
A6M Mitsubishi Zero-sen - Offers developmental history, performance data, characteristics, and color details.
Macchi, World War Two Aeronautica - Offers information on Italy's Macchi Mc.200, Mc.202, and the Macchi Mc.205. Includes narrative, technical data, and picture gallery.
Friskney.com - Information on airfields in Lincolnshire with a Lancaster pictorial database. Also selling limited edition models, books and cds.
Avro Lancaster Bomber FM159 Restoration Project - Dedicated to the ongoing restoration of a Canadian MKX Lancaster to ground running condition. Provides information, and photos including lancaster survivor photos.
The Assault Glider Project - This project is building full-size replicas of Allied RAF Assault Gliders. Offers project news, photo gallery, links, and contacts.
The Deutsche Luftwaffe - Provides German World War Two aircraft page. Offers photos, and technical data, currently being up-dated.
Pacific Wreck Database - Provides World War II Pacific locations then and now, wrecks and relics, veteran interviews, MIA cases, book reviews, and information related to aircraft, ship and abandoned equipment still in the Pacific.
Pacific Ghosts - Webpage about intact World War II Japanese and American aircraft wrecks in the Pacific. Contains profiles of dozens of intact fighters, and bombers, with photos, video, and complete histories.
Historica World War II Aviation History Research - Historica sells information on all aspects of World War II aviation history as well as publishing specific titles on the subject.
Olav Hungnes - Provides information about the British Spitfire. Includes drawing, descriptions, models, and other resources.
Fighter List - An index of fighters and bombers from all different countries and wars.
Spitfire and ME BF-109 - Spitfire diagrams. Also includes engine sounds, downloads, and pictures.
RAF MEMOIR - BLENHEIMS - A world war 2 RAF memoir of aircrew life flying the Bristol Blenheim light bomber from Watton in 1940, Malta in 1941 and Burma. Including 82 squadron Watton, the siege of Malta and shiphunting in the mediterranean and 60 squadron in India.
Mississippi Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society - Site for Mississippi Chapter of 8th Air Force Historical Society. Features links to other sites, and includes photographs. Excerpts from the chapter's book: Mississippians in the Mighty Eighth; and information on how to join the Mississippi Chapter of the 8th Airforce Historical Society.
Aces of World War Two - Comprehensive listings of World War 2 aces from all countries that participated in the war.
World War Two Military Planes - Descriptions, specifications, and photos of combat aircraft of WWII. Including the airplanes' design and development.
Tony's B-17 page - Dedicated to the B-17 Flying Fortress and it's crews. Includes personal experiences, stories, data sheet, image gellery, survivors, and references.
Ju-88 CF+VP - Provides information on one of three remaining aircraft of this type including the discovery, salvage and preservation stages.
Neptune Association - Preserves a Catalina aircraft. Provides history of the aircraft, pictures and details of the organization.
The Stirling Project - The Sterling Project is a very organized site relating to the British Sterling. Also includes many links to other resources.
The Internet Museum of World War II Aviation - A great site for general reference of ANY plane used in battle during World War II.
Model Building WW.II scale 1:35 - Model Building of WWII. Scale 1:35 Diorama's, Tanks, information, Specials, Links project, and Scratch buildings.
Warbirds of WW II - Some helpful histories of the major planes in WW2.
The Aerodrome - A comprehensive database on World War I aviation. Aces, aircraft, medals, forum, news, links, this day in history (events, births, deaths relevant to the topic).
The League of WW-I Aviation Historians - Publishers of Over The Front, the leading journal in the field of Great War military aviation research. Stories of the men and missions, markings and colors of the aeroplanes, images, links to local chapters.
Fokker Dr 1 - The most famous plane of WW-I and universally associated with the Red Baron (Dr standing for Dreidecker, or 3 wings), including information on its invention and design, and the history of the plane in combat.
Nieuport Pages - The Nieuport Aircraft 1909-1945. Photographs, drawings, profiles, serial lists of Nieuport aircraft plus period drawings of WW-I aircraft engines and WW-I aircraft.
World War I Aviation Page - Information on the aces, air battles, and aircraft involved in the conflict.
Cross and Cockade International - The Society of World War One Aero Historians.
The Red Fighter Pilot - An online edition of Captain Manfred von Richthofen's 1917 account of the air war during WW-I.
Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen - Manfred von Richthofen's military career, year by year. Chart of Richthofen's victories by month, photographs and details of aircraft.
George H. Williams WW-I Aviation Library - The online George H. Williams WW-I Aviation Library located at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Lafayette Escadrille - History of a famous flying squadron of WW-I. Photographs of their aircraft, optional audio file of ragtime music, map showing location of their airfield.
The Aircraft of World War I - Aircraft listed by nationality with history of each type. Statistics for total production by each nation, front line strength, and combat losses throughout the war.
Who killed the Red Baron? - An archive of files on the controversy which surrounds the death of World War One's top-scoring ace. Includes eyewitness audio files.
Zeppelins: Monsters of the Purple Twilight - Describes the use of Zeppelins during WW-I.
Informative speech on the Fokker Triplane - Describes the development, operational history, strengths and weaknesses of the Fokker Triplane. Written in the form of an outline.
The Gosse Collection of Early Aeronautica - A collection of military relics from early airplanes and their aviators of the 1914-1918 period.
The Death of Manfred von Richthofen - Analyzes the death of Manfred von Richthofen by relating the findings of the postmortem examination to Richthofen's flight path and the track of the fatal bullet.
Red Baron - Song lyrics describe the incident of July 6, 1917 when the Red Baron was critically wounded in aerial combat yet lived to fight again.
Koeniglich Preussische Jagdstaffel 2 "Boelcke" - Historical website about the German ace Oswald Boelcke and his squadron, also covering other German aces and their planes. Despite the title, the site is in English.
Panoramic View of the Fokker DR-I Cockpit - Shows cockpit of famous World War I aircraft. Image has pan, tilt and zoom features.
Spad XIII - Describes beginnings of the SPAD company, strengths and weaknesses of its aircraft, restoration of the oldest known surviving example, photographs, links.
Ro§bud's WW-I Aviation Image Archive - More than two thousand photographs of aeroplanes, airships, and kite balloons from the first two decades of flight.
Aces Gallery - Information and photographs of famous aces of World War I and the aircraft they flew. Photograph of a memorial to French ace George Guynemer.
The Red Baron - Outline of Manfred von Richthofen's career. Photographs, information on family, chronology of military service.
Army Zeppelin LZ85 - The story of the Zeppelin LZ85 and other airships. Description of the Zeppelin along with pictures and other useful information.
Airliners.net - Statistics and history database covering all major commercial airliners. Includes seat charts and photos.
BKS Air Transport Ltd - A detailed history of the Airline from 1952 to 1970 including fleet details, route maps and some personal memories.
Alaskan Airline History 1929-Now - A history of long gone Alaskan Airlines with fleet listings, memorabilia, and photos. Featuring Ellis Airlines, Alaska Coastal, Wien andPacific Northern.
Catch Our Smile - The story of PSA Pacific Southwest Airlines.
The PSA History Page - Follows the history of Pacific Southwest Airlines.
Frontier Airlines - History and photo gallery of Frontier Airlines.
Mackey Airlines - Some information on Mackey Airlines, plus a contacts area for employees of the airline.
AirCal - Site dedicated to the late airline history and current status of former AirCal aircraft.
Pacific Southwest Airlines Annual Reunion - An annual get together for past employees of PSA.
AirTimes - A virtual museum of the airline industry.
Air Europe Limited (UK) - History, photos and information about the Air Europe fleet (1979 - 1991).
Seaplanes of Hawaii and the Pacific - A rare look at Hawaii and Pacific Seaplanes from the 1920's to 1950's. Includes Pan American Airways flying clippers, American and Japanese World War II seaplanes, and also Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhardt's link to this subject.
Ozark Air Lines - Includes the history of Ozark Air Lines, a locator of former employees, pictures of Ozark aircraft and guest books for feedback from customers remembering the past.
Tasman Empire Airways Ltd - Operating in New Zealand from 1940 to 1965 and a forerunner to Air New Zealand. Details of aircraft and routes flown
World Airline Historical Society - Provides information on the collection of airline memorabilia and the study of airlines and their history.
Airliners of America, Inc. - Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and flying display of America's airline heritage.
Pioneer Air Lines History Site - Contains a brief history and photographs of the original airline from its inception in 1945 until its eventual merger into Continental in 1955.
PSA Memorabilia Page - A display of Pacific Southwest Airlines memorabilia. Includes ticket jackets, timetables, schedules, buttons and service pins.
Bushies - Covers the history of the history of the Air Queensland. Information on a book been written by Ron Entsch, a picture gallery and details of the aircraft flown.
National Sundowners - Organization of former stewardesses and flight attendants of National Airlines. This site includes the airline's history from 1934 through 1980.
JetPiedmont.com - Official site of the Piedmont Aviation Historical Society, which preserves the memory of Piedmont Airlines, predecessor of USAir. Features include fleet and route guides, historical articles, television commercials, and discussion forum.
Airline History - Extensive site covering the history of commercial aviation; contents include profiles of current and past airlines, index of airliners from 1910, and features on London's airports, supersonic transport, and the flying boat.
Cheri's Wings Over Texas - Photographs, timetable covers, and other airliner memorabilia, as well as reunion information for former Trans Texas Airways and Texas International Airlines employees.
Capital Airlines Association - Organization for former employees of the airline, which merged with United in 1961. Newsletter archives provided.
Silverliners - International alumni organization established by former flight attendants of Eastern Air Lines, which conducts a variety of charitable work. Site includes chapter news, officer listing, and history of the organization.
Chasing the Sun: Eastern Airlines - Companion website to the PBS series on the history of commercial aviation. Includes a one-page history of the airline as well as crosslinks to articles about key figures, aircraft, and manufacturers.
Eastern Virtual Airlines: The History Of . . . - Summarizes the founding, growth, and demise of Eastern Airlines.
AirTimes: Eastern Airlines - A gallery of scanned timetables.
Eastern Alley - Maintained by a former Eastern Airlines employee. Site includes images of equipment, a board for posting reminsces, and a directory of former employees.
Petester's Eastern - Memories of a former Eastern Airlines pilot, including an overview of training and his assignments. Features an extensive gallery of photographs and scans of Eastern and union memorabilia.
PanAmHistory.com - The history of the airline in illustrated profiles of the 1927-1991, 1995-1998, and present eras. Includes a listing and photographs of aircraft in the fleets, route maps, and current news.
Pan American World Airways, Inc. Records Collection - Official repository of the company's records at the Richter Library, University of Miami. Site includes a selection of photographs and logos as well as information about the collection and services available to researchers.
Pan American World Airways - A private collection of advertising and other materials from the 1930s and 1940s, including brochures, photographs, and slides from a 1948 filmstrip.
Chasing the Sun: Pan Am - One-page airline history with video clips from the PBS series.
Pan Am - Covers a Brazilian enthusiast's experience with the airline. Airline history with photographs of aircraft and the author's models; available in Portuguese and English.
Pan American Heritage Web Site - Site of the Pan Am Historical Foundation. Provides a comprehensive airline history, lists of the clippers, image library, and former employee resources, as well as foundation newsletter and related links.
PanAmAir.org - Dedicated to preserving the history of Pan American World Airways. Site includes aircraft profiles, historical articles, a listing of accidents, multimedia and downloads, scans and photographs of memorabilia, and a board for exchanging stories.
The History and Future of FlightSafety International: Pan Am Years - The third chapter of A.L. Ueltschi's lecture describing his experience working for the airline.
Pan American Airways Documentary Project: On the Wings of Giants - A project to completely document the history of Pan Am. Site provides streaming and written interviews and accounts of former employees, photograph gallery, timeline, and information about the project proposal, fundraising, and backers.
China Clipper - An illustrated timeline of Pan American Airway's China Clipper.
HawaiiClipper.com - Relates the story of a flying boat believed hijacked by renegade officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1938. Includes scanned images of the Priester Report, a timeline of the incident, and a book by Charles N. Hill.
The Braniff Family - Provides a method for contact between ex-employees of the Braniff International Airline. Includes an address book of employees, events and a photo gallery of aircraft flown.
Braniff International Historical Site - A colorful tribute to the airline with feature sections on the 747 Braniff Place and Concorde aircraft, Alexander Calder, and BI literature, posters, and other paraphernalia. Also provides Microsoft Flight Simulator downloads and related links.
Braniff - Articles and reminisces, photographs and specifications of aircraft in the fleet, biographies of major figures, timeline, maps and timetables, and other airline history resources.
BraniffPages.com - Era-by-era accounts of the airline, with features covering Flight 352, successor airlines, Calder, and the Concorde. Includes photographs and scanned postcards.
Dallas Historical Society: Color in the Sky - An exhibit covering Braniff hostess uniforms from 1937 to 1977, with articles and a timeline covering Braniff's history in Dallas.
Braniff International Silver Eagles - Organization of former employees. Reunion information, directory, obituaries, and collected images provided.
Spruce Goose - Information on the flying boat, with pictures.
Spruce Goose: Where Is It Now? - Detailed information on the history of the airplane, with pictures.
Spruce Goose - Display information from Boeing.
Evergreen Aviation Museum: Spruce Goose Brief History - The official history of the HK-1, with photos, crew information, descriptions, and specifications.
History of Wattisham - Personal memories of a crash fireman at RAF Wattisham in Suffolk from 1963 to today.
U.S. Naval Air Station (LTA) Weeksville - History of the Naval airship base at Weeksville, North Carolina.
RAF Greenham Common - A historical record of the RAF Greenham Common military base in Berkshire, UK covering the period from 1941 to 1992. Includes articles, pictures and a discussion forum.
Moffett Field History - The history of the Naval air station, Moffett Field.
Hampshire Airfields - Descriptions and history of all airfields, past and present in the county of Hampshire, UK.
AirPower West - Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and flying demonstration of historic aircraft. Provides a monthly newsletter and details of events.
Super Catalina Restoration - The organisation restores and operates a pair of Canso PBY5A Catalina Flying Boats and preserve these historic aircraft for present and future generations to enjoy. The organisation supports like minded Catalina operators and enthusiasts globally.
Le Caravelle Club - Non-profit organization preserving a Caravelle aircraft in flying condition.
Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation - A not-for-profit organization formed to collect, preserve, display, and exchange engineering and historical data through a permanent historical foundation.
Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association - A not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and display of the aviation history of the Delaware valley.
Canadian Aviation Historical Society - Dedicated to the preservation of Canadas flying heritage.
The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery - A full-time professional staff guides an international membership of researchers and supporters in the non-profit organization's efforts to find, save, and preserve rare and historic aircraft.
Memorial Flight Association - A non-profit organization which aims to preserve French and European aeronautical heritage. Details of projects, spares wanted and aircraft. Available in English and French
Airship Heritage Trust - A charitable organization currently based at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England. It owns and looks after the national heritage archive and collection of airship artifacts, and photographs relating to the British Airship Program.
OV-10 Bronco Association - The Association's (a Texas non-profit corporation) goals are to preserve the history of the aircraft and the people associated with it.
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame - Non profit organization preserving the aviation history of Winconsin state. Includes news, aviator profiles, and membership details.
Warbirds of Norway - Founded to keep old military aircraft flying. Information of aircraft and newsletter. Includes pictures and video clips.
The Meteor Flight - Formed to restore a Meteor NF14. Provides a detailed history of the aircraft type. Information on the war record, squadrons, survivors, speed records and membership.
European Aviation Preservation Council - Provides a link for non profit organizations with the aim of preserving aircraft and related items. Details of objectives, members, information and news.
Xray Tango Helicopter Club - Dedicated to the recovery and restoration of helicopter wrecks. Details of membership and projects.
Swordfish Heritage Trust - Non profit organization preserving the history of naval aviation history. Details fo aircraft, membership, restoration projects, events and history.
Hikoki Publications - Serious Books About Aviation History - Produces serious books for aviation entusiasts which explore less well known aspects of aviation history.
Historic Wings - Provides in-depth photo documentaries online, feature stories about aviation, pilots, historic events, the history of flight, and of man's quest for the skies and space beyond.
ARP Aviation Videos - Aviation videos, military aviation videos and the finest selection of military aviation documentaries, featuring World War II.
Women In Aviation: Biographies - Here is a list of books on the biographies of women in aviation history.
Key Publishing Ltd. - Publishes aviation magazines ranging from historic to modern military to commercial and military aircraft.
Crusader - The Story of the Shelton Flying Wing - This story chronicles a futuristic, Art Deco airplane of the 1930's and its creator, Thomas Shelton.
Aerosphere Magazine and Emporium - Contains articles, art work and historic information about space exploration, military and general aviation events.
Aviation History Magazine - The history of world aviation is covered in this publication through articles that examine the development of aviation.
Logbook Magazine Aviation History - A quarterly magazine covering the entire spectrum of aviation history.
Ginter Books - Naval Fighter Series - Aviation Books for aviation historians and modelers. Includes many prototype aircraft which never went into full production.
W.W.I Aero - The Journal of The Early Aeroplane featuring detailed articles and information from 1900-1919 era. Published quarterly.
Ray Sturtivant - Air Historian - Information on the air historian Ray Sturtivant and this website details many of his books.
FlyPast - A monthly magazine dedicated to historical aircraft, warbirds, flying machines in fact anything historical to do with planes.
airline-images.com - Offers historical photographic prints of aircraft and airline related images.
Warwick Aero Vintage Manuals - Vintage aero manuals bought, sold and traded. Specializes in British manuals & aviations publications. Lists items for sale and wanted.
Everything about Stearman Aircraft - Provides information on Stearman Aircraft from the history of the aircraft, links to associations, blueprints, manuals and a photo gallery.
Warbird Index - An international register of historic warbird aircraft. Incorporates a message forum for enthusiasts.

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