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  1. British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines 1946-1954: An Aviation and Aerophilatelic History of the Development of Trans-Pacific Services Between Australasia ... Pacific Airlines and Its Competitors by Laurence John Kimpton, 2005-07
  2. Flying pioneers at Hammondsport, New York. A very brief outline of the history of ""The cradle of aviation"" and of the work of invention, development and demonstration of aeroplanes done there by Glenn H. Curtiss, Alexander Graham Bell, ... by Lyman J. Seely, 1965
  3. Aviation of to-day: its history and development by J.L. & OWER, E. NAYLER, 1933
  4. The Secret Beginnings of Germanys Panzer Troops: (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) by Michael Scheibert, 2004-01-01
  5. Germanys Panther Tank: The Quest for Combat Supremacy (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) by Thomas L. Jentz, 1995-10-01
  6. Mcdonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet: A Photo Chronicle (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) by Bill Holder, Mike Wallace, 2004-01-01
  7. Flying pioneers at Hammondsport, New York: A very brief outline of the history of "The cradle of aviation" and of the work of invention, development and ... and their associates between 1908-14 by Lyman J Seely, 1965
  8. AVIATION OF TO-DAY. Its History and Development. With a Chapter on Aircraft Engines by W.J. Stern and a Foreword by Lt.-Col. Mervyn O'Gorman. by J.L. and Ower, E.: Nayler, 1930
  9. German Heavy 24 Cm Canon: Development and Action 1916-1945 (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) by Wolfgang Fleischer, 1998-09
  10. Zero: Combat and Development History of Japan's Legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter (Motorbooks International Warbird History) by Robert Mikesh, 1994-11-12
  11. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CANBERRA: The History and Development of a Classic Jet by Bruce Halpenny, 2005-09
  12. A History of the Development of Technical Intelligence in the Air Force, 1917-1947: Operation Lusty (Studies in American History (Lewiston, N.Y.), V. 45.) by Charles R. Christensen, 2003-03
  13. Lighter Than Air : An Illustrated History of the Development of Hot-Air Balloons and Airships by David Owen, 1999-09-24
  14. The story of Lindbergh, the lone eagle: Including the development of aviation, epoch-making flights of the world's greatest airmen, and the history of ... the distance between the old and new worlds by Richard J Beamish, 1928

1. CCBC AVMT 101 Aviation History & Development
AVMT 101 3 credits - aviation history and development explores the evolution of aviation, focusing on the rapid growth
http://www.cat.cc.md.us/~dwilliam/avmt101homepage.html
AVMT 101 Are you an aviation enthusiast? Ever wonder how in less than 100 years, aviation has evolved from an airplane held together with wood, wire and fabric to today's ultra high-tech transports and supersonic aircraft? AVMT 101 will explore the development of the airplane and the helicopter (and a few contraptions in between!) as technology evolved and advancements were implemented. This course will also give you an appreciation for those designers and test pilots who made extreme sacrifices in pursuing the dream of flying higher, faster, and farther. Finally, we will explore the profound effect that aviation has had on economic, political, and military advancements. Course Description: AVMT 101 - 3 credits - Aviation History and Development explores the evolution of aviation, focusing on the rapid growth of the aviation industry and its influence on economic, military, and political advancement. Progressive developments in aircraft design, aerodynamics, powerplants, government agencies, and the national airspace system will be related. Course Objectives: Introduce the student to the aviation industry. Provide a history of flight, the growth of aviation, and the political and military impact of aviation. The principles of flight, basic aerodynamics, fundamentals of aircraft operation, powerplant theory, performance, aircraft types and design considerations will be related. Students will gain an understanding of the air traffic control system, airport operations, and be introduced to FAA regulations. Students will also have the opportunity to explore careers in aviation.

2. AS201--US Aviation History & Development I
This course focuses on factors contributing to the development and deployment ofair power from its beginnings through two world wars; and up to the Persian
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Search WWW: This course focuses on factors contributing to the development and deployment of air power from its beginnings through two world wars; and up to the Persian Gulf War era. This course also covers the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine, as well as an assessment of communicative skills. A study of leaders, leadership, and the officer environment is also included in this course. Each student will also explore the concept of ethical behavior - personal, professional, and organizational. An additional LLAB consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies, and field training orientation is mandatory. Credits 1.00 WebMail WebCT Contact Us This page last modified on Tuesday, 12-Nov-2002 11:02:18 EST

3. AvHistory Home Page
aviation history articles, development of and flying WWII planes.
http://rwebs.net/avhistory
T his web site is about old airplanes and flying them. It was started as an archive of the many Dispatch magazine articles
This site is NOT an official site for anyone except myself.
Last Updated on 1 March
For changes, see What's New Yep, that's me (circa 1992). And it is air-to-air, boy is Phil good!
How can I find things on this site?
The major topics and sections are listed on the left of this home page, just click on a button. In addition, there are global navigation buttons at the top of each page, one of which is Contents , which is a complete table of contents of this web site. Another button is Search , which will search the entire site for a phrase and list all pages with that phrase.
What's New?
The press of business and family issues has prevented me from updating this site for some time now, but I hope to add some new material over the next few weeks. Please check out the High Sky Wing web site for more information on events and happenings here in Midland, Texas and CAF HQ. The Wing's newsletter is also available online now.

4. Deer Valley Airport
history and development. The Federal aviation Administration opened the presenttower in 1975, the same year the airport's main terminal was completed.
http://phoenix.gov/AVIATION/deervalley/history.html
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Deer Valley Municipal Airport
was built in 1960 as a private airfield with a single runway. This simple facility had no control tower and very limited amenities. In 1971, the City of Phoenix purchased the 482 acre site. Operations began inauspiciously, with a temporary air traffic control tower sitting atop a four foot mound of dirt. Locals joked that the mobile unit looked more like a hot dog stand. They were not too far off. The aging piece of equipment was actually being used as a hothouse for growing tomatoes before being called back into service for the airport.
In 1975, a NEW terminal was constructed and the FAA began directing air traffic. Moving into a modern control tower, the FAA replaced Deer Valley's four hard working radio operators with 26 air traffic controllers. The airport also became home to the Phoenix Police Department who utilize a 12,000 square foot hangar for their citywide helicopter operations.
The Phoenix City Council adopted a Master Plan for the airport in 1986. The plan called for improvements that would enable Deer Valley to accommodate a wider range of aircraft. Lengthening the south runway was its first focus and would allow the airfield to support over 90% of the nation's general aviation fleet. Other major improvements followed, including utility enhancements, storm drain construction, apron paving, extension of the north runway/taxiway system and the addition of hangars and covered tie-downs. In total, $17 million was invested to turn the modest airfield into a modern, full service airport. Since then, an additional 469 T-hangars have been constructed on the airport's north side, and the main runway has been reconstructed. Careful planning and a clean, contemporary design has earned Deer Valley Airport recognition as one of the nation's finest general aviation airports.

5. Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport - History & Development
1930's, Sky Harbor was not the aviation hub it building project in Sky Harbor's historywhen it City began land acquisition and design development to relocate
http://phoenix.gov/AVIATION/enthusiast/history.html
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At 4:10 PM on July 16, 1935, the City of Phoenix became the proud owner of Sky Harbor Airport. For $35,300 cash and a $64,700 mortgage, the City purchased 285 acres of land and a few buildings from the Acme Investment Company.
In the 1930's, Sky Harbor was not the aviation hub it is today. Sky Harbor was isolated and rural. In fact, Sky Harbor's nickname during the early days was "The Farm."

6. Aviation History Resources For Students
This site on airplanes is designed for grade five and six elementary students and teachers. It presents a list of links to web pages related to aviation history. writers of aviation history recognize Chanute's experiments and their importance to the development of powered flight.
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/aviation.htm
Gander Academy
Aviation History
General Historic Resources
Pre-Flight History Early History
The Beginning Years
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General Historic Resources History of Flight: Short Stories

Model of Montgolfier Balloon (1783) Lilienthal Glider (1895) Frost Ornithopter (1902) and Replica of the Wright Flyer (1903) are just a few of the sites available.
Milestones of Aviation History

Here are the objects that made the dream of flight a reality. Each is a reminder of a noteworthy achievement, and evokes the spirit of its own particular time.
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Pre-Flight History
No study of flight would be complete without a reading of the mythological characters of Daedalus and Icarus.
On A Wing and A Prayer

Many people throughout history have tried to fly by jumping from heights and hoping that something would keep them afloat like the birds, bats and bees. Occasionally the person would land safely and preserve the idea that flight by man alone was possible. More often the results were tragic. Aviation History The modern world of flight is the culmination of the efforts of many individuals over many decades of time. Flying has been a source of fascination to man since the time of the early Greeks. To the Ancient Greeks, flight was attributed to the Gods. History of Flight Man's passion to fly must have originated in prehistoric times. The beauty and freedom of soaring birds has always drawn our admiration and envy. The freedom to move in any direction over all obstacles is a capability that all of us would enjoy. Early attempts to defy gravity involved the invention of ingenuous machines, such as ornithopters

7. Lawrence Hargrave: Australian Aviation Pioneer
Czech aviation history The Czech counterpart of Ikaros was Vit Fucik, also called Kudlicka (little knife) for his manual skills. Czech aviation history. Legends. Balloons. First Attempts Bloudek, Potucek and Simunek, significantly influenced the development of aviation in the country. aviation activities
http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave
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'Brothers in Flight'
Throughout the history of flight, teams of ' Brothers ' have played pivital roles in its development. Gaston and Rene Caudron ; John and Reginald Duigan ; Jack, Keith and Bruce Hearn ; Walter and Reimar Horten ; Henri and Maurice Farman ; Edouard and Charles Nieuport ; Leon and Robert Morane ; Oswald, Horace and Eustace Short ; Gabriel and Charles Voisin and of course, Orville and Wilbur Wright. However, while the world primarily focuses on one day in December 2003, the so named 'Centennial of Flight', the Hargrave website has decided to look at the role of the model aeroplane in aviation history.
In this Centennial year of the Wright Brothers first flight, this website will avoid the obvious and instead, examine the role of the model aeroplane in aviation history. Whether created as a scale prototype, or miniature or simply a catalyst for fun and recreation, the history of the model aeroplane closely parallels the history of flight. We are now seeing tiny unmanned aircraft carrying man's 'senses' aloft and soon, nanoscale devices, small enough fly though our bodies combating disease.

8. WWW.INFOAIRPORTS.COM AIRPORTS AVIATIONS AIRLINES AIRCRAFTS MAGAZINE INFORMATIONS
brings the latest deals, data, and even information about the development and constructionof airports facing expansion. aviation history aviation history,
http://www.infoairports.com/magazine/
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SkyGuide Magazine Description SkyGuide includes local departures and arrival times, airline, flight number, airport, aircraft type, meals, and much more. Plus, "Connections" and "SkyAwards" will help you find alternate flights and coordinate your travel plans around airlines, hotels, and rental companies participating in different frequent-flier programs.
Magazine Description For readers who are curious about flight in all its forms, covers past and present achievements in flight and explains how to use technology to improve the quality of life in the future.
Air Traffic Management Magazine Description Air Traffic Management provides senior and mid-level executives with impartial reporting on topical air traffic management and ATC developments. Each bimonthly issue brings you analysis of subjects as diverse as airspace safety, ground-based and airborne technology, regional operations, global politics, and corporate strategy. In addition, the magazine delivers news and upcoming events as they relate to the ATC industry worldwide.
Aircraft Economics Magazine Description Aircraft Economics is a magazine aimed at decision-makers in the commercial aircraft industry. The magazine offers impartial information to assist in the selection, disposal, replacement, and management of aircraft and engine fleets. Published six times a year, the magazine is filled with articles on topics such as new technology, fuel costs and efficiency, ground-handling reforms, and aircraft lease rates.

9. Space History: Aviation, Rocketry And Pre-manned Spaceflight History.
Space history. The history of aviation and rocket pioneers. From Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Scott Crossfield to Robert Goddard, Hermann Oberth and Wernher von Braun . aviation history began on December 17, 1903 at 1035 a.m. earned his doctorate in physics and two years later he was directing Germany's military rocket development program.
http://www.thespaceplace.com/history/rocket2.html
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Modern Rocketry Introduction The X-1 and the sound barrier Robert Goddard The X-15 - To the edge of space ... Sputnik - The Space Race begins
The twentieth century marked a turning point for mankind, from the industrial age to the space age. Some may argue that we are in the information age and if so, it was brought about through the knowledge and technology gained from our aviation, rocket and space pioneers. The rapid transfer of information today cannot and would not have occurred, for example, without satellites and satellites could not have occurred without aviation and rocket technology. And soon, early in the 21st century, these two technologies will converge to produce an aerospace plane that will make traveling to space as commonplace as airline travel is today. This is not a detailed history of all aviation or rocketry but only those events that led mankind toward spaceflight. Aviation history began on December 17, 1903 at 10:35 a.m. from Kill Devil hill outside the village of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville Wright took off, in the face of a 27 mile-per-hour wind, and covered 120 feet in 12 seconds during the world's first powered, sustained, and controlled flight. He had "won" this place in history from his brother, Wilbur, by a flip of a coin.

10. Fighter History
Swedish volunteer unit in the Winter War; aviation and military of an untitled bookon the history of fighter created a good basis for its development and made
http://www.sci.fi/~fta/history.htm
Fighter History
THE FINNISH FIGHTER TACTICS AND TRAINING BEFORE AND DURING THE WW II By Heikki Nikunen Lt Gen (ret) Heikki Nikunen is the former Commander of the Finnish Air Force. He has studied in the USAF Air University and is a member of the Finnish Society of Military Sciences and the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences.
The Winter War
By Robert L. Shaw

11. Oakland International Airport: Terminal Expansion Program
Airport development history For over 75 years, Oakland International Airport hasbeen an important force in aviation history and a contributor to the economic
http://www.flyoakland.com/tex/history.shtml
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Construction of 7,020-foot runway for Oakland Municipal Airport at North Field. Charles A. Lindbergh presides over dedication ceremonies, and a transcontinental passenger and airmail service to New York is launched. A passenger terminal, administrative offices, a restaurant, and five hangars are built. United Air Lines introduces Douglas DC-3 service for Oakland-New York flights. It takes just over 15 hours with stops in Salt Lake City, Cheyenne, and Chicago. Oakland becomes the marshaling point for all planes bound for the US forces in the Pacific. Commercial flights are diverted to San Francisco Municipal Airport.

12. Federation And Meteorology, War History Of The Australian Meteorological Service
Functions and Wartime development. The nucleus of the aviation branch for war comprisedthe Haldane, T. 1997 'War history of the Australian Meteorological
http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/fam/0668.html
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Functions and Wartime Development
The necessary communications channels used in the distribution of weather messages within the internal network were operated by the RAAF and Postmaster-General's Department. Special broadcasting and receiving stations were established to provide the information required by users throughout the Pacific. These and other ancillary services were designed and installed to plans developed by D.Met.S., in association with the communications authorities concerned. Organisations in Australian Science at Work Directorate of Meteorological Services (D.Met.S) Bureau of Meteorology Haldane, T. 1997 'War History of the Australian Meteorological Service in the Royal Australian Air Force April 1941 to July 1946', Metarch Papers , No. 10 October 1997, Bureau of Meteorology

13. Aviation History Links And Resources | MuseumStuff.com
06 www.Flight-history.com - Dedicated to capturing aviation history .. throughthe development of an online community for historical aviation enthusiasts.
http://www.museumstuff.com/links/history/aviation/
MUSEUMS EXHIBITS EVENTS NEWS ... email this page keyword search Aviation History Items at Auction Books and CDs Organizations General Links ... Aviation History Books .. why not take a moment to view the latest special offers and new arrivals for Aviation History .. available on Amazon.com? .. this link will quickly deliver the results to your screen. Aviation History Auction .. the Ebay.com auction site offers a continually updated database of unique and hard to find items that relate to Aviation History .. from museum reproductions to original artwork .. you can find it here.
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14. U. S. Centennial Of Flight - Press Releases
who contributed to the greatest events and adventures in aviation development. ofthe most significant people, places and events in aviation history that have
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/user/news_releases/press_3rdMilennium.htm
Home About Us Calendar Wright Brothers History ... Logo Standards News/Press Releases U.S. CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT COMMISSION NAMES
THIRD MILLENNIUM ENTERTAINMENT AS MEDIA PATRON
Washington, D.C.
July 1, 2002 Furthering its mission to inform and educate the public about the history and development of powered flight, the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission today named Third Millennium Entertainment as an official media patron.
  • "Born of Dreams-Inspired by Freedom” – a three-hour retrospective television special on 100 years of flight, hosted by celebrities and told through the personal stories of the pilots, astronauts and scientists who contributed to the greatest events and adventures in aviation development.
Third Millennium Entertainment of McLean, Va., is a production company that produces world-class, quality events and documentaries for television. Its Emmy award-winning team of seasoned writers, producers, directors and videographers has produced programs for the major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PAX, TBS, Showtime, Lifetime and BBC. www.centennialofflight.gov/

15. Air Power:The Development Of Naval Aviation
US Navy Historical Center www.history.navy.mil/index.html. National Museum of NavalAviation www.navalair.org. the role of society in the development and use
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Air_Power/early_navy/AP13.htm
In April 1915, the AB-2 flying boat was successfully catapulted from a barge by Lieutenant Patrick N. L. Bellinger at Pensacola, Fla. The catapult used had been designed in 1913 by Lieutenant Holden C. Richardson, CC, USN, and fabricated at the Washington Navy Yard. The success of this and subsequent launchings led to installation of the catapult aboard ship.
The U.S. Navy's first airship approaches a floating hangar.
Naval aircraft on the beach at Pensacola during World War I. The navy established its first air station there in 1914.
The Naval Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1920 provided for the conversion of the collier Jupiter,shown in this photo, into a ship specifically designed to launch and recover airplanes at sea - an aircraft carrier - later to be named Langley. The engineering plans for this conversion were modified in November and included catapults to be fitted on both the forward and after ends of the flying-off deck. The USS Langley was placed in commission at Norfolk, Virginia, on March 20, 1922, as the Navy's first aircraft carrier.
W.A. Moffett, the first chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.

16. Helicopter Aviation
Welcome to the Helicopter World history page. sketch of the long, and at times incremental,development of the to be quite simply best form of aviation in the
http://www.copters.com/helo_history.html
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Welcome to the Helicopter World History page. The aim of this page is to provide the reader with an ongoing sketch of the long, and at times incremental, development of the aircraft we all know to be quite simply best form of aviation in the world. Hopefully the readers will find this interesting, but if there are any suggestions as to future topics, please feel free to contact me via email at guy@dirvet.tas.gov.au Dr. Guy Sadler, BA(Hons), Ph.D.
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17. NCDOT, Division Of Aviation, Division History
Division history. passed the Federal aviation Act to create an independent Federalaviation Agency and to provide federal funding for airport development.
http://www.ncdot.org/transit/aviation/what/history/
Division History
During the 1920’s, the General Assembly of North Carolina enacted the first aeronautical statutes to guide airmen and local governments in their activities. A review of the current North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 63 shows that many of the provisions enacted during that period are still in force today. While information is sketchy about state government’s role in early aviation, it is known that the state had some type of aviation advisory committee from shortly after the end of World War II until about 1960. The role of this group was apparently to assist in developing policies for state government and evaluating the long term effects of this rapidly growing mode on North Carolina and its citizens. In 1958, Congress passed the Federal Aviation Act to create an independent Federal Aviation Agency and to provide federal funding for airport development. Shortly after this, North Carolina disbanded its advisory committee, believing that the federal role would negate any need for the states to be involved in aviation. By the mid-1960’s, it became obvious that the federal emphasis would be on large airports and that small community airports served exclusively by general aviation would not receive a lot of national assistance. At the same time, the explosive growth of business aviation made it mandatory that a community have good airport access in order to be competitive for new industries and their jobs. While eastern North Carolina was blessed with numerous surplus military training fields, the central and western portions of the state had very little in the way of a small community airport system.

18. History Of Marine Corps Aviation
with the latter sometimes outstripping the former, and of the strategic backgroundof the development of airto history of Marine Corps aviation Main Page.
http://www.acepilots.com/usmc/hist16.html
History of Marine Corps Aviation
1950's - Technological Development
History of Marine Corps Aviation AcePilots Main Page WW2 Marine Aces Both in Korea and Japan, the period was one of intensive training, including landing exercises and joint exercises with the Army and the Air Force, concentrating on bombing and gunnery. One program within the wing was an exchange program between Japan-based and Korean-based squadrons. The objective of the program was to familiarize pilots new to the area with flight conditions in Korea, just in case the ceasefire didn't work out. In June 1956, the 1st MAW moved its headquarters to NAS Iwakuni, Japan, and control of the wing passed from the 5th AF to Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet (CinCPac), in Hawaii, thus ending Marine Aviation participation in the Korean police action. For Marine Aviation, this period between the Korean War and the major involvement of the U.S. in Vietnam in 1965 was characterized mainly by research and development. New aircraft in Marine Aviation reflected the tremendous effects of technological advances during the period leading up to Vietnam. The types which most advanced Marine Aviation capability during this nine year period were:
  • jet fighter and attack aircraft helicopters turboprop transport
It all began in 1947 with the commissioning of HMX- 1 at Quantico to develop the use of helicopters, and VMF-122 flying the first jet, the FH-1 Phantom at Cherry Point. These were closely followed by VMF-311 at El Toro in 1948, first with TO-1s (F-80Cs), the Lockheed Shooting Star jet indoctrination of experienced pilots, and then late in 1949 operating the F9F Panther for normal fighter/attack training.

19. Isle Of Man Airport - An Aviation History 1920
A Manx aviation history. The internal combustion engine was a constant source ofexperiment and development and it has been claimed, with justification, that
http://www.gov.im/airport/virtual_tour/history/1920.html
A Manx Aviation History
The end of pleasure flying in 1920 meant that Manx skies rarely heard the sound of an aero engine for some years. The moat of the Irish Sea was still a formidable obstacle for private fliers and it required some commercial incentive to attract aeroplanes back to the Isle of Man. That incentive was provided by the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races which were now established as the most important motorcycling event in the world. Spectators were flocking to the Island to see the latest motorcycles being tested on the T.T. Course, as a multitude of manufacturing firms competed for supremacy. The internal combustion engine was a constant source of experiment and development and it has been claimed, with justification, that lessons learned on the T.T. Course were of benefit to the design of new aero engines. It was the 1925 T.T. meeting that brought a de Havilland DR 9 to Douglas, piloted by Mr. C. Barnard who found a suitable place to land on Douglas Head. The flight had been chartered by 'The Motor Cycle', the leading journal of its kind, to supply copies of its T.T. Edition to the news-hungry fans. This was repeated the following year by another DR 9, this time flown by Mr. G. L. P. Henderson. This became an annual event and the next two years saw a large field by the T.T. Grandstand being used with copies of 'The Motor Cycle' being on sale with the minimum of delay. There were no passengers on board when Captain Olley arrived with two mechanics on Tuesday, June 5th, at 4 p.m. having left Croydon at 12.30 and stopping at Manchester to refuel. At Ronaldsway, arrangements were made with Manx Petroleums Ltd., the local Shell agent, thus beginning a long association which continues today. Captain Olley then announced that flights in the Hampstead would be available on Thursday and Friday at 1016 a trip, while flights around the Island were £2. 12.6. Many local residents took the opportunity of their first flight before the airliner left after the Senior T.T. on Friday.

20. AVIATION MUSEUM OF SANTA PAULA
A new museum site outlining the history and development of the historic Santa Paula Airport. Located in Santa Paula, California.
http://www.amszp.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
First Sunday, April 6, 2003 10 am - 3 pm
Every First Sunday, come to Santa Paula Airport and visit our Museum. Unusual antique aircraft are on display both inside hangars and out, as well as lots of other surprises around the airport. Our courtesy tram helps visitors see the whole airport. Pick up a free map and brochure at the Gift Tent. Docents are on hand to give guided tours or you are welcome to tour at your leisure.
The Museum presently consists of a "Chain of Hangars." Each hangar offers a different story. Hangar #1 tells the story of Santa Paula Airport's early years. Historical photographs, artifacts and much more are also displayed in Hangar #1. Other hangars exhibit the hangar owners' personal collections, and each one is unique! They include antique, classic and experimental aircraft, automobiles, race cars, motorcycles, an enormous antique radio and phonograph collection, juke boxes, paintings, photos, model aircraft and a variety of aviation artifacts.
Vintage and unusual aircraft fly in to Santa Paula to be a part of First Sunday at Santa Paula. We also invite different car clubs to display vintage restored autos every month. The Museum Gift Tent has a great selection of souvenirs and gifts for everyone who loves flying. There's lots to do and see First Sunday at Santa Paula Airport! Cancel if rain. For more information, call the Museum at (805) 525-1109 or

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