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Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen 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. Cross and Cockade International Cross and Cockade International- The Society of World War One Aero Historians. The League of WW-I Aviation Historians 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, ma… The Aerodrome The Aerodrome- Comprehensive WWI aviation site featuring aces, aircraft they piloted, relevant books, and reference resources. Interactive features include a forum and guestbook. The Red Fighter Pilot The Red Fighter Pilot- An online edition of Captain Manfred von Richthofen's 1917 account of the air war during WW-I. Manfred von Richthofen Manfred von Richthofen- Brief biography of the 'Red Baron', a famous German aeroplane pilot of the World War II. Dick Rutan Dick Rutan- Commander of the 1986 flight of the Voyager as it made the first non-stop, unfueled flight around the word. Biography and activities. Lawrence Hargrave: Australian Aviation Pioneer Lawrence Hargrave: Australian Aviation Pioneer- This site celebrates the life and work of Lawrence Hargrave, 1850 - 1915, one of Australia's aviation pioneers. The mystery of Thomas Smith's transatlantic flight. The mystery of Thomas Smith's transatlantic flight.- This site details Thomas Smith's bold transatlantic flight of 1939 in his 65hp "Baby Clipper," later found at Newfoundland, Ca… Mario Calderara, Aviator and Inventor Mario Calderara, Aviator and Inventor- Pioneer of aviation, Italian pilot license n.1 and first military pilot in the world. First Italian to be trained by the Wright brothers. Si… Stearman World Flight Stearman World Flight- Information on the Stearman World Flight with the "Super 450 Stearman." Plane Writing: quotes from early pilots' biographies 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… Pioneer Pilot, Walter E. Lees, 1887-1957 Pioneer Pilot, Walter E. Lees, 1887-1957- Walter E. Lees, Pioneer Pilot, soloed in 1912 and continued in aviation until 1945. A Lucky Pilot A Lucky Pilot- A narrative memoir of Lanky Ahmad, a pilot in the Pakistan Military. Includes a photo gallery. Fokker at Plane Writing Fokker at Plane Writing- Quotes from, and about, early aviator, aeroplane constructor and general mad inventor Anthony Fokker. Flight of Excelsior Flight of Excelsior- Public information site on the life and accomplishments of Emilio Carranza. Contains a biography and photo gallery. Calderara.com Calderara.com- History of Mario Calderara, Italian aviator. Includes historic aviation links. Lincoln Beachey Lincoln Beachey- Information about the life and career of Lincoln Beachey, who flew professionally between 1905 and 1915. Glenn Curtiss: Father of Naval Aviation Glenn Curtiss: Father of Naval Aviation- Information and photos focused on the birth of naval aviation, based on writings and photos of John H. Whitney, Curtiss' personal secretar… The Jet Age Museum The Jet Age Museum- Although the museum is to currently open to the public the site is a great resource to attract members and funding. The museum collection covers airframes and … Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association 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 Canadian Aviation Historical Society- Dedicated to the preservation of Canada's military and civilian flying heritage. Formed in 1962, supports ten chapters across Canada. Antique Aircraft Association Antique Aircraft Association- Organization preserving and flying vintage and antique aircraft in the US. Includes information on the Air Power Museum in Blakesburg, Iowa, US. Commemorative Air Force: Florida Wing Commemorative Air Force: Florida Wing- Provides information on a group of enthusiasts restoring World War II aircraft to flying condition. RAF Laarbruch Flying Club RAF Laarbruch Flying Club- Records the history, details and membership of the club which stationed at Laarbruch, Germany, from 1968-1999. For the benefit of former members and all… Vampire Preservation Group Vampire Preservation Group- Restoration and operation of a De Havilland Vampire T11. Gatwick Aviation Museum Gatwick Aviation Museum- Under-funded but worth a visit for those interested in collections of interesting aircraft. They are mostly military. Includes a history of each aircraft … OV-10 Bronco Association 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. The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery- A full-time professional staff guides an international membership of researchers and supporters in the non-profit organizat… Airship Heritage Trust 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 air… Brussels Air Museum Foundation Brussels Air Museum Foundation- The Foundation aims to maintain, restore and promote aviation heritage and the collection of aircraft at the Royal Army Museum in Brussels, Belgium… Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force- Aviation Museum featuring B-17 Sentimental Journey, warbirds from WWII – Vietnam and memorabilia and exhibits on display. Warbird flights ava… Aerocinema.com Aerocinema.com- Online documentary channel dedicated to the history of aviation, from the battles of WWII to experimental aircraft. Ginter Books - Naval Fighter Series Ginter Books - Naval Fighter Series- Aviation Books for aviation historians and modelers. Includes many prototype aircraft which never went into full production. Aeroplane Aeroplane- Magazine subscription information, highlights from the current issue, photo gallery. W.W.I Aero W.W.I Aero- The Journal of The Early Aeroplane featuring detailed articles and information from 1900-1919 era. Published quarterly. Logbook Magazine Aviation History Logbook Magazine Aviation History- A quarterly magazine covering the entire spectrum of aviation history. Aerosphere Magazine and Emporium Aerosphere Magazine and Emporium- Contains articles, art work and historic information about space exploration, military and general aviation events. Crusader - The Story of the Shelton Flying Wing 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. Women In Aviation: Biographies Women In Aviation: Biographies- A list of books on the biographies of women in aviation history. Historic Wings 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 … "Old" Frontier Airlines Remembered "Old" Frontier Airlines Remembered- A history and tribute site dedicated to the original Frontier Airlines (1950-1986). Pictures and history. Northwest Airlines History Centre Northwest Airlines History Centre- The Northwest Airlines History Centre is an independent entity conceived, established and staffed by volunteers consisting of present and former… Airline History Airline History- Details of over 13000 airlines from 1914 with aircraft used World Airline Historical Society World Airline Historical Society- Provides information on the collection of airline memorabilia and the study of airlines and their history. RenoAir.net - Reno Air Online RenoAir.net - Reno Air Online- Reno Air flew between 1992 and 1999, when American Airlines acquired it. This site commemorates the people behind "The Biggest Little Airline in the… Bonanza Airlines Bonanza Airlines- History, memorabilia, information, and more on this post-war local service carrier that served the American Southwest prior to its 1967 merger into Air West. Southern Airways Southern Airways- An in-depth historical site covering the airline from its birth to its 1979 merger with North Central Airlines to create Republic Airlines. Hughes Airwest Hughes Airwest- A tribute site in memory of the top banana in the west, Hughes Airwest. For friends, family, and former employees. TWA DCS Alumni Association TWA DCS Alumni Association- Organization of former Trans World Airlines (TWA) Directors of Customer Services and others associated with the program on B-747 and L-1011 fleet betwe…