Smithsonian: The First Around The World Flight

Posted By on Apr 28, 2011

From the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum / YouTube page: Dr. Jeremy Kinney, curator in the Aeronautics Division at the National Air and Space Museum, discusses the Douglas World Cruiser “Chicago” and the first flights around the world. This informal gallery talk was recorded on October 20, 2010 as part of the National Air and Space Museum’s “Ask an Expert” lecture...

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Smithsonian: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh & the “Tingmissartoq”

Posted By on Apr 28, 2011

From the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum / YouTube page: Dorothy Cochrane, curator in the Aeronautics Division of the National Air and Space Museum, discusses Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh and their exploratory flights in the “Tingmissartoq.” This informal gallery talk was recorded on October 6, 2010 as part of the National Air and Space Museum’s “Ask an Expert” lecture series. Read more...

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Lindbergh Lecture 2010: Bob Hoover

Posted By on Apr 28, 2011

From the Smithsonian/UStream page: Robert A. “Bob” Hoover is a fighter, military, and civilian test and air show pilot of legendary proportions. Using his superb piloting skills to fly aircraft to the edge of their performance capabilities, Hoover has left an indelible mark in aviation history. During his Air Force and North American Aviation careers, he flew 58 combat missions (and as a WWII POW flew himself to freedom), served as...

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1943: Antoine de Saint Exupery

Posted By on Apr 26, 2011

Aviator and Writer Antoine was a French aviator and author. He wrote a number of wonderful books, the most well known of which is “The Little Prince.” His writings were often poetic, and are still regarded as some of the best aviation writing ever.   Antoine de Saint-Exupery 1921: Pilot training (French army, then airforce) 1926-: Postal service pilot and base manager in Africa 1929: First book published, moved to...

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1935: Jean Batten

Posted By on Apr 26, 2011

Garbo of the Skies Born in New Zealand, Jean had many great aviation achievements and set several records. She has been called the “Garbo of the Skies”, because she was very glamourous and reminded people of an actress called “Greta Garbo” who was very famous back then. Here is some movie footage… Jean’s Gypsy Moth aircraft, 1934 Jean Batten 1934: England to Australia 14 days 22 hours 30 minutes...

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