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AirVenture’s journey: How a small fly-in became a global aviation tradition in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis (WFRV) – Every summer, hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts make their way to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest fly-in convention. But more than 70 years ago, the ...

F-15 jets to fly over 30 Oregon, SW Washington communities on July 4

F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets from the 142nd Wing out of Portland will conduct a record 30 Independence Day flyovers across ...

Jets to fly over Oregon for July Fourth; here’s when and where

U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to zoom over Oregon and southwest Washington cities to celebrate the ...
Arizona Daily Star

How wulfenite became Arizona’s state mineral

I was working on an article on state minerals in 2014 when I looked for Arizona’s state mineral. Searching countless reference works and not finding such a designation, I called the Secretary of State ...
WDIO

148th Fighter Wing set to fly over 11 communities this 4th of July

The Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct flyovers in 11 communities across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin on July 4th. Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th ...
Plane & Pilot Magazine

Pilot’s Guide to Safe Frozen Lake Landings in the Midwest

In my experience, every airplane owner develops a bucket list of flying adventures. For some, this might include a cross-country journey to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Others might set their ...
KOTA TV

Wyoming Air National Guard to conduct statewide Independence Day flyovers

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Wyoming Air National Guard will celebrate Independence Day with a statewide flyover as part of America 250, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. The mission, titled ...