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• Classic Aviation Literature Extracts from literature on aviation from the nineteen-thirties and forties.
  
• 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.
  
• New Zealand Aviation History Aviation history of New Zealand, 1903 to the present in the form of a timeline courtesy of Auckland International Airport.
  
• Unofficial JFK Airport 50th Anniversary Page A gallery of historic photos of Idlewild/JFK Airport from Port Authority files.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• TheHistoryNet Archives - Aviation Technology Information on the history of aviation from TheHistoryNet Archives.
  
• Vintage Aircraft Company Provides rides in historic WWII biplane trainers and warbird aircraft.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Flying Days This site takes a look back at a family's love of flying.
  
• Chilton Aircraft Site details history of the Chilton Monoplane, a pre-war light aircraft built in England
  
• A Brief History of Stearman Biplane Provides a history of Stearman aircraft from 1927-1933. Includes the Model 3, Model 4 Jr. Speedmail Model, Model 6 Cloudboy and the Stearman Kaydet.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Cincinnati Warbirds Squadron 18 Devoted to the preservation, restoration, and safe operation of military aircraft.
  
• The Quest for Speed Information on Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Navy Lakehurst Historical Society A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the distinguished history of Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA
  
• Jacobsen's B-36 Hangar Features photos, books, memorabilia and B-36 organizations.
  
• TheHistoryNet: Aviation Article Index Index of articles published on the History Net, from Aviation History magazine
  
• 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.
  
• Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association The DVHAA is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and display of the aviation history of the Delaware valley.
  
• Williams Antique & Classic Aircraft Site Indexed and searchable antique aircraft photo archive, historical info and U.S. aviation museum reviews.
  
• Pioneer Pilot, Walter E. Lees, 1887-1957 Walter E. Lees, Pioneer Pilot, soloed in 1912 and continued in aviation until 1945.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Historic aviation photographs from the 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.
  
• Randy Wilson's Aviation History On the page 'Stories and Humor' you'll find the original Dilbert
  
• Dawn Patrol - Vintage Flying Dedicated to preserving avaition from a bygone era. Specializes in Aerobatic and Vintage flights, available as a gift voucher for that special occasion.
  
• The PB4Y Flight Line Images and references of the Navy Liberator and Privateer aircraft
  
• The NX13688 Virtual Air Racing Museum A "virtual museum" of classic racing aircraft.
  
• AvroLand A site dedicated to the people and aircraft of Avro Canada and Orenda Engines Limited
  
• Gee Bee History of the Gee Bee and information on the Replica which flies today.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Great Lakes Sport Trainer 2T-1A Lovers Information about the Great Lakes Sport Trainer 2T-1A Biplane.
  
• Warbird Alley A comprehensive Web resource for owners, operators, restorers, maintainers and enthusiasts of classic ex-military aircraft.
  
• Aeroplane DH Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk.22 E.C.M. History of the DH Sea Venom XG629.
  
• Stallion 51 Training program designed for the pilots of a P-51 Mustang or similar high-perfomance aircraft.
  
• Nationair Canada History The employee's side of the Nationair Lockout/Bankruptcy story.
  
• Wright Flyer Online Construction and testing of a full-scale replica of the original 1903 Wright Flyer.
  
• Biplane, Air Combat and Warbird Adventures San Diego: offers flights in open-cockpit vintage biplanes; with room for two plus our pilot, dogfights in military-style fighters; flights in a WW2 warbird.
  
• McDonnell Douglas History The progress of McDonnell Douglas spans and epitomizes three-quarters of a century that brought greater technological advance than in all previous history.
  
• U.S. Naval Air Station (LTA) Weeksville History of the Naval airship base at Weeksville, North Carolina.
  
• Australian Jet Aviation History Avro Vulcan visits to Australia Research aircraft, Avro 707A Pilotless target aircraft. Development of the Pika and Jindivik aircraft.
  
• Australian Aviation History Aviation history down-under.
  
• Omar Bilal - Aerobatic Pilot Information about the great aerobatic pilot Omar Bilal with movie clips from his airshow performance .
  
• Aviation History in Australia This site overviews the history of flight in the land down under. Read pioneer biographies, get airport info, and find out about manufacturers.
  
• Yak Aircraft and Parts Provides Yak aircraft and Yak aircraft parts.
  
• Antique Aircraft Official Spruce Goose History Page The official HK-1 "Spruce Goose" history page with photos, crew information, descriptions, specifications and more.
  
• Kelvin's L1011 Tristar Homepage About the Tristar history. Also includes the history of the Tristar at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong.
  
• Breitling-Orbiter The First non-stop flight around the world in a hot-air balloon.
  
• 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.
  
• A Norwegian aviation pioneer - Gidsken Jakobsen Story of a 19 year old woman from Norway who decided to become a pilot in 1929.
  
• The Comet Campaign Restoration campaign to return a DH Comet to airworthy status.
  
• 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.
  
• Fokker at Plane Writing Quotes from, and about, early aviator, aeroplane constructor and general mad inventor Anthony Fokker.
  
• Flying Clippers This site aims to recreate the days of Pan American Airways and their Fabulous Flying Ships and aviations Golden Age 1934-1946.
  
• 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.
  
• Aerofiles Aviation history reference site with thousands of US aircraft types, some with pictures.
  
• 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.
  
• R.A.F. Glossary Here visitors will find a glossary of Royal Air Force slang.
  
• Rearwin Airplanes Information of airplanes made by Rearwin from 1928 - 1942.
  
• North American History A guide to North American aviation 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.
  
• Moffett Field History The history of the Naval air station, Moffett Field.
  
• Lindbergh Foundation A non-profit organization "to further a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation."
  
• Swedish Aviation Historical Society Research and documentation of Swedish aviation history.
  
• Aviation History Sites Sites dedicated to aviations great past and the personalities that made it famous.
  
• Boeing History The history of Boeing Co.
  
• Aviation Pioneers Information on the Witchita Pioneers, the pioneers of aviation.
  
• History of the Brazilian Air Force Information on the Brazilian Air Force.
  
• LAAHS.com History of the development of aviation in Latin America
  
• Canadian Historical Aircraft Association Includes details of their restorations of a Mosquito and Lancaster.
  
• The Early Birds of Aviation About the pioneers who flew solo before December 17, 1916.
  
• De Havilland DH88 Comet The history of the 1934 MacRobertson trophy winning aircraft.
  
• 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.
  
• Classic Fighters A Belgium based aircraft preservation group which tries to keep aviation heritage alive, they restore and operate several historic aircraft.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Flying Pioneers Photographs Late 20's - early 30's aviation photographs for sale; a special section dedicated to Lindbergh.
  
• Canadian Aviation Historical Society Dedicated to the preservation of Canadas flying heritage.
  
• Les Ailes Francaises Description of about 1,500 aircraft built in France since 1907.
  
• Stearman World Flight Information on the Stearman World Flight with the "Super 450 Stearman."
  
• The Granville Brothers and Their Fantastic Gee Bees Famous racing planes designed and built in the 1930's
  
• Historical Aviation Photos A collection of California aviation photos from the 1928-1933 era.
  
• 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.
  
• Lawrence Hargrave: Australian Aviation Pioneer This site celebrates the life and work of Lawrence Hargrave, 1850 - 1915, one of Australia's aviation pioneers.
  
• Lincolnshire Aviation History History of aviation in Lincolnshire County in England.
  
• Aviation History From the Wright Brothers to the Space Shuttle you can discover Aviation History's many adventures.
  
• Glider History The Glider History Site Vintage and Classic Gliders and the People who flew them
  
• Naval Airship Association Pistures and information on Naval airships.
  
• 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.
  
• AIAA Wright Flyer Project History of the Los Angeles Section AIAA Wright Flyer Project, dedicated to testing, understanding, and flying an accurate replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer.
  
• Historic Aircraft Company Free on-line ads for those selling or buying historic, vintage and unique aircraft and related artifacts.
  
• BIG Dougs Photos of Douglas props in varying states of disrepair.
  
• OX-5 Aviation Pioneers Information on the pioneers of the OX-5 engine that was built by the Curtiss Company.
  
• Nurflügel History surrounding various flying wing designs.
  
• Bi-Plane Adventures, Inc. Specialize in vintage biplane aircraft rides at Cobb County airport in North Atlanta.