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Aviation History

Learn more about he people, places, and events of United States Aviation History including famous aviators from and aviation of the present.
The Earhart Project
The Earhart Project is devoted to finding and proving what exactly happened to Amelia Earhart when she disappeared in 1937.
The Official Site of Amelia Earhart
Read biographical information, quotes, and more about this famous woman aviator.
The Lindbergh Kidnapping
In 1932, aviator Charles Lindbergh's son Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his home and held for ransom. His remains were later found.
"Spirit of St. Louis"
Charles Lindbergh flew the "Spirit of St. Louis" in his famous solo transatlantic crossing in 1927. Learn more about this famous plane.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum site has lots of awesome information about the history of flight.

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