A survey of 100 years of flight in the Lone Star State.
5 min read
Stories of the Sky, The Commemorative Air Force, The State Air Force of Texas
In 1989, the Commemorative Air Force became the official air force of Texas, and today comprises one of the largest private collections of flight-worthy historic aircraft in the world. The 174 aircraft currently in its fleet fly in air shows and events across the country to educate the public about the men and women who have flown and fought for America’s freedom.
3 min read
Edith W. McKanna, Scurry County’s Pioneer Aviator
In 2019, Snyder's Air Terminal was renamed for Edith W. McKanna who was the first woman in Texas to get a pilot’s license and to own her own plane.
3 min read
The Spirit of “Queen Bess”
All Bessie Coleman's brother had to do was tell her, "You can't." She became the first female African American aviator.
4 min read
Fly by Wire: The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum Features Toys That Really Fly
The Stanzel brothers of Schulenberg made models that really flew.
2 min read
Preserving our aviation heritage at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum
Aviation has been - and remains - big business in Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Aviation Museum focuses on documenting and preserving the Fort Worth and North Texas aviation history.
4 min read
Blue Skies over the Tall City
How Midland Became a Magnet for Military Aviation
9 min read
BLAZING THE HIGH TRAIL OVER TEXAS
AUTHENTIC PERSON - WASP Dorothy Ann Smith Lucas blazed a high trail over Texas during World War II - and in 2010 was one of 300 living WASP to be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal
12 min read
FROM COTTON FIELD TO LOVE FIELD
Trace the history of Dallas's Love Field from the fallen airman for whom it was named to becoming the hub of Southwest's LUV and one of the busiest airports n the world.
4 min read
Touring the West Texas World War II Museums
Seven World War II museums of West Texas provide fascinating glimpses into the past—a trip back in time for visitors.
3 min read
Texas Airshows
Texas skies and horizons have hosted air spectacles since the dawn of modern aviation.
5 min read
Balloons over Texas
Get in and go, or just enjoy the glow. Hot-air balloon events can be found all across the Lone Star State.
4 min read
History Takes Flight at Texas’s Commercial Airports
Lots of Texas history is linked to aviation, and particularly to airport passenger terminals across the state.
3 min read
Feldman's Wrong Way Diner
A local favorite in Canyon, there's just no wrong way to enjoy Feldman’s Diner.
2 min read
Buddy's Drive In - Steak Finger Headquarters
Put Buddy’s Drive In on your own bucket list. Granny and Nan starting dishing up steak fingers in Andrews in 1969.
12 min read
AVIATION IN TEXAS
A survey of 100 years of flight in the Lone Star State.
5 min read
Stories of the Sky, The Commemorative Air Force, The State Air Force of Texas
In 1989, the Commemorative Air Force became the official air force of Texas, and today comprises one of the largest private collections of flight-worthy historic aircraft in the world. The 174 aircraft currently in its fleet fly in air shows and events across the country to educate the public about the men and women who have flown and fought for America’s freedom.
3 min read
Edith W. McKanna, Scurry County’s Pioneer Aviator
In 2019, Snyder's Air Terminal was renamed for Edith W. McKanna who was the first woman in Texas to get a pilot’s license and to own her own plane.
3 min read
The Spirit of “Queen Bess”
All Bessie Coleman's brother had to do was tell her, "You can't." She became the first female African American aviator.
4 min read
Fly by Wire: The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum Features Toys That Really Fly
The Stanzel brothers of Schulenberg made models that really flew.
2 min read
Preserving our aviation heritage at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum
Aviation has been - and remains - big business in Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Aviation Museum focuses on documenting and preserving the Fort Worth and North Texas aviation history.
4 min read
Blue Skies over the Tall City
How Midland Became a Magnet for Military Aviation
9 min read
BLAZING THE HIGH TRAIL OVER TEXAS
AUTHENTIC PERSON - WASP Dorothy Ann Smith Lucas blazed a high trail over Texas during World War II - and in 2010 was one of 300 living WASP to be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal
12 min read
FROM COTTON FIELD TO LOVE FIELD
Trace the history of Dallas's Love Field from the fallen airman for whom it was named to becoming the hub of Southwest's LUV and one of the busiest airports n the world.
4 min read
Touring the West Texas World War II Museums
Seven World War II museums of West Texas provide fascinating glimpses into the past—a trip back in time for visitors.
3 min read
Texas Airshows
Texas skies and horizons have hosted air spectacles since the dawn of modern aviation.
5 min read
Balloons over Texas
Get in and go, or just enjoy the glow. Hot-air balloon events can be found all across the Lone Star State.
4 min read
History Takes Flight at Texas’s Commercial Airports
Lots of Texas history is linked to aviation, and particularly to airport passenger terminals across the state.
3 min read
Feldman's Wrong Way Diner
A local favorite in Canyon, there's just no wrong way to enjoy Feldman’s Diner.
2 min read
Buddy's Drive In - Steak Finger Headquarters
Put Buddy’s Drive In on your own bucket list. Granny and Nan starting dishing up steak fingers in Andrews in 1969.
