Amelia Earhart Endorses the Dymaxion
The Dymaxion designed by Buckminster Fuller had its first showing on July 12, 1933. The innovative Fuller invited a large number of dignitaries in the unveiling outside his Bridgeport, Connecticut …
Glenn L. Martin – The Beginning
Glenn Luther Martin started to build an airplane in 1905 in Santa Ana, California. During 1910, he built gliders and pusher-type airplanes. In 1910-11, he was an exhibition flyer in …
Lady Lucy Houston – Savior of the Spitfire
Born in England on April 8, 1957, Lady Houston became England’s second richest woman by 1926 – the result of three lucrative marriages. She was the consummate supporter of Britain’s …
Elvy Kalep and Her Dolls
Elvy Kalep, not content with the distinction of being the first Estonian aviatrix, set her sights on a solo, west to east, Atlantic flight. To begin her preparations, she boarded …
Cecil DeMille Airfield
Cecil DeMille was not only a celebrated movie director who founded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences but was passionate about aviation. Inspired by the 1910 Dominguez Air …
Hugh Echener and Zeppelin
Hugo Echener, born August 10, 1868, perfected the Zeppelin airship during the inter-war years as manager of the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin company. He was commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin for …