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Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Canada Open in a new browser window  
   A group aiming to gather plans, models, drawings, photographs or artifacts relating to Canada's aircraft manufacturing industry up to the 1960s. Directors, projects, merchandise, news, images.
   http://ahfc.org
Aurora Project Hypersonic Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   The 'Aurora Project' is the top-secret hypersonic aircraft built for and flown by the United States Air Force.
   http://accelerationresearch.tripod.com/
Hangar One Open in a new browser window  
   History of Civil/Military aviation.
   http://www.hangarone.org
Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.sikorskyarchives.com/
Tsilokovsky Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Tsilokovsky Museum home page, early Russian aerodynamicist, and proponent of rocketry
   http://www.informatics.org/museum/index.html
Milestones of Flight Open in a new browser window  
   The US National Air and Space Museum's timeline of space and aviation.
   http://www.nasm.edu/galleries/gal100/gal100.html
AvroLand Open in a new browser window  
   A site dedicated to the people and aircraft of Avro Canada and Orenda Engines Limited
   http://www.avroland.ca/
Arrow Recovery Canada Open in a new browser window  
   Non profit group that located the lost Avro Arrow flight test models in Lake Ontario,June 1999. When recovered these scale artifacts will be donated to Canadian aviation museums.
   http://www.avroarrow.org
History of Early Aviation Technology Open in a new browser window  
   History of early aviation technology - Three articles on the historical development of aviation technology, from the personal web site of Carl Bobrow. 1.The Migration of Russian Aeronautical Technology: East to West 1914-1917 2.Igor Sikorsky
   http://home.pipeline.com/~ilyam/_wsn/page4.html
The Lockheed File Open in a new browser window  
   A detailed listing of all Lockheed aircraft in Australia and their histories.
   http://www.adastron.com/lockheed/lock1.htm
American Fighter Aircraft Manufacturers Open in a new browser window  
   Focus on companies that produced WWII fighters: Grumman, North American Aviation, and Republic. A time line showing milestones in their history, with links to related sites.
   http://www.acepilots.com/misc_ww2.html
Custer Channelwing Open in a new browser window  
   Historical review of high speed VTOL flight with fixed wing aircraft.
   http://www.custerchannelwing.com
Turkish Aircraft Production History Open in a new browser window  
   A history of Turkish aircraft production is told in summarized form.
   http://www.tuncay-deniz.com/ENGLISH/english.html
Flying Machines: Construction and Operation Open in a new browser window  
   Complete, illustrated text of the work by W.J. Jackman, Thomas H. Russell, and Octave Chanute, published 1912. Subtitled "A Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern Airship."
   http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/JacFlym.html
The Aeronautique Club of Chicago Open in a new browser window  
   A list of early members - mainly balloon enthusiasts - of the this club which later became part of Aero Club of America.
   http://hometown.aol.com/tomyanul/aero2.html
The Lawrence-Lewis Aeroplane Co. Open in a new browser window  
   This early Chicago aviation company built between 3 and 5 models of a cabin enclosed seaplane. George R. Lawrence, the founder, was a noted commericial and aerial balloon photographer. His partner, Harry S. Lewis, a stockbroker and fundraiser. The end of
   http://hometown.aol.com/tomyanul/grl.html
Warbirds of India Open in a new browser window  
   Website providing history of different retired Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on display at different locations and cities in India.
   http://warbirdsofindia.com/
Early Birds of Aviation, Inc. Open in a new browser window  
   Stories and photographs of the 598 original members of the Early Birds of Aviation, and some 220 "Other Early Flyers." from around the world.
   http://www.rcooper.0catch.com/
Boeing Aerospace Open in a new browser window  
   Corporate history of the world's largest aircraft manufacturer.
   http://www.boeing.com/history/boeing/
Aerofiles Open in a new browser window  
   Aviation history reference site with thousands of US aircraft types, some with pictures.
   http://aerofiles.com/
Air Mail Pioneers Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.airmailpioneers.org/
Air Racing History Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the development of air racing from 1909 to the present. Contains details of various races, pilots and aircraft.
   http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/
The AirShow Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://opencockpit.net/
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.armyav.org/
Aviation History Open in a new browser window  
   From the Wright Brothers to the Space Shuttle you can discover Aviation History's many adventures.
   http://www.aviationhistory.org/
Aviation History in Australia Open in a new browser window  
   Overviews the history of flight in the land down under. Read pioneer biographies, get airport information, and find out about manufacturers.
   http://www.tne.net.au/wil/avhis.html
The Aero Forum Open in a new browser window  
   A discussion forum for historical aircraft enthusiasts.
   http://www.aeroforum.20m.com/
Military Aviation in Sweden Open in a new browser window  
   An annotated photo gallery of Swedish aircraft.
   http://www.avrosys.nu/aircraft/
airexotica Open in a new browser window  
   Computer models of historic aircraft in 3D. Narrative history of the aircraft included. Viewpoint Media Player plug-in required.
   http://www.airexotica.com/
Aviation Resource - Aviation History Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/4294/history/
BIG Dougs Open in a new browser window  
   Photos of Douglas props in varying states of disrepair.
   http://members.aol.com/airnikon/bigdougs.htm
Century of Flight Open in a new browser window  
   Covers the century of aviation, from ancient myths to the jet age. Provides pictures and narratives of each era.
   http://www.century-of-flight.freeola.com/
Chilton Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   Site details history of the Chilton Monoplane, a pre-war light aircraft built in England
   http://www.nerou.pfanet.co.uk/home.html
Classic Aviation Literature Open in a new browser window  
   Extracts from literature on aviation from the nineteen-thirties and forties.
   http://www.gruner.com/flight/appendix/aviators/literature.htm
Doolittle Takes on the Gee Bee Open in a new browser window  
   A narrative of the 1932 Thompson Trophy air race. Includes pictures.
   http://www.donhollway.com/writing/doolittle/doolittle.html
Flieger Open in a new browser window  
   A picture gallery of aircraft used by the Swedish Airforce.
   http://flieger.0catch.com/
FlightDeck Open in a new browser window  
   Canadian aviator biographies and aircraft descriptions and history.
   http://www.exn.ca/flightdeck/home.cfm
Flight-History.com Open in a new browser window  
   An archive of photographs and stories relevant to aviation history, particularily military aviation.
   http://www.flight-history.com/
The Flying Machines Open in a new browser window  
   Covers attempts to fly before the Wrights. Includes images and factual information about thoughts, experiments and attempts to fly before 1903.
   http://www.flyingmachines.org/
The Golden Age of Aviation Open in a new browser window  
   A personal history, through photos, of the golden age by a pilot who flew during the Golden Age of Aviation.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/7349/
The Latin American Aviation Historical Society Open in a new browser window  
   An extensive collection of articles primarily but not exclusively with a military focus.
   http://www.laahs.com/
The Jay Miller Aviation History Collection Open in a new browser window  
   A reference library with many images online and contact information for researchers.
   http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/miller/
1910 Los Angeles International Air Meet Open in a new browser window  
   Information and access to materials including photographs, documents, and letters regarding the first International Air Meet held in the United States in January 1910.
   http://www.1910dominguezmeet.com/
The Miles Aircraft Story Open in a new browser window  
   Stories from Berkshire's aviation heritage told in a series of paintings and commentary by aviation artist and historian Geoff Beckett.
   http://www.geoffbeckett.com/
Quest for Performance: The Evolution of Modern Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-468/contents.htm
The Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force Open in a new browser window  
   A tribute in words, images, and sounds to the unique volunteer Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force - from its formation in 1949 until its disbandment in 1993.
   http://members.rogers.com/estrada20/rhkaaf/
Soesterberg Air Base Wolfhounds Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to the men and women who served at Soesterberg Air Base, Netherlands from 1954-1994
   http://home.wanadoo.nl/schuurs/
Swedish Aviation Historical Society Open in a new browser window  
   Research and documentation of Swedish aviation history.
   http://www.sff.n.se/engelska.htm
History of Flight Open in a new browser window  
   A time line from the Science Museum of London.
   http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/flight/flight/history.asp
Win Jack's Aviation Images Open in a new browser window  
   A photo gallery of civil and military aviation photos taken between the 1930s and 90s.
   http://winjack3.com/
Wings For Freedom Open in a new browser window  
   The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from its inception in 1924 to the present day.
   http://www.rcaf.com/
X-15 Open in a new browser window  
   Reference information on the hypersonic research program. Photos and video clips, articles, pilot report and credits.
   http://www.sierrafoot.org/x-15/x-15.html
Flights of Inspiration Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://www.fi.edu/flights/
The Granville Brothers and Their Fantastic Gee Bees Open in a new browser window  
   Famous racing planes designed and built in the 1930's
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/4515/index3.html
Lincolnshire Aviation History Open in a new browser window  
   History of aviation in Lincolnshire County in England.
   http://www.btinternet.com/~aquila/aviation/lincs.htm
Naval Airship Association Open in a new browser window  
   Pictures and information on Naval airships.
   http://www.naval-airships.org
Vintage Aviation Open in a new browser window  
   Features original documents and images of aircraft from the 1930's.
   http://www.vintage-aviation.8m.com
Randy Wilson's Aviation History Open in a new browser window  
   Technical and popular articles and stories, operations manuals, and humor from early to middle twentieth century.
   http://rwebs.net/avhistory/
Rearwin Airplanes Open in a new browser window  
   Information of airplanes made by Rearwin from 1928 - 1942.
   http://www.rearwin.com
Williams Antique and Classic Aircraft Site Open in a new browser window  
   Indexed and searchable antique aircraft photo archive, historical information and U.S. aviation museum reviews.
   http://www.russellw.com/
Australian Military Aircraft Serials Open in a new browser window  
   A listing of Australian military aircraft serial numbers and individual aircraft history.
   http://www.adf-serials.com/
Australian Aviation Archive Open in a new browser window  
   Photo galleries of military and civil aircraft, biographies, essays and articles.
   http://users.chariot.net.au/~theburfs/
Jesse Davidson Aviation Archives Open in a new browser window  
   Description of a collection of historic news photographs, thumbnail images, contact information.
   http://www.aviationhistoryphotos.com/
Wooden Propeller Open in a new browser window  
   Descriptions of design, materials, construction and identification of early wooden airplane propellers.
   http://www.woodenpropeller.com/
Early warning sound mirrors Open in a new browser window  
   Andrew Grantham provides photographs and details of surviving early 20th-century acoustic mirrors on the British coast designed to provide early warning of enemy aircraft.
   http://www.ajg41.clara.co.uk/mirrors/
New Zealand Aviation History Open in a new browser window  
   Aviation history of New Zealand, 1903 to the present in the form of a timeline courtesy of Auckland International Airport.
   http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/NewsHistory/aviate.php
Vintage Ultralight & Lightplane Association Open in a new browser window  
   Preserves information about lost and forgotten light airplanes, blueprints and designers.
   http://vula.org/
Allstar Network Open in a new browser window  
   History of early design and development of airborn machines. Find biographical information about and photographs of Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Ben Davis. Also has information about the properties of flight and related caree
   http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/
The Swedish Surplus Air Force Open in a new browser window  
   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.
   http://biphost.spray.se/smfu/kionga/
Holcomb's Aerodrome Open in a new browser window  
   A photo gallery of pre WWII aircraft, annotated with specifications.
   http://www.airminded.net/

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