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Opened as a civil airport in April 1938, Reading Airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces First Air Force as a training airfield during World War II. Reading Army Air Field opened on June 1, 1943, with the 309th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron as its host unit. The mission was to train tactical reconnaissance units.
The aircraft experienced an engine failure and had to be glided back to the airport from an altitude of 6,500 feet. Upon landing it overran the runway, went through a fence and came to rest on a nearby road. [10] [11] Three World War II veterans received the French Legion of Honour at an event held at the museum on 12 February 2013. [12]
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) is an aviation museum and aircraft restoration facility located at Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania. The museum, founded by Russ Strine, the current President, collects and actively restores historic war planes and classic airliners as well as rare civilian and military aircraft.
Jan. 26—The Reading Regional Airport Authority, with some financial help from the county, is embarking on a process to create a strategic plan that will impact the future of the airport. And it ...
G.I. Joe (March 24, 1943 – June 3, 1961) was a pigeon noted for his service in the United States Army Pigeon Service.The bird was one of the homing pigeons used during World War II for communication and reconnaissance purposes.
The Warbirds of America perform during the afternoon air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 on July 24, 2023, in Oshkosh.
39 aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 38 more aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 1936 signatures of Early Birds in recognition of the contribution of Earl Ovington to the First Regular Air Mail service, formally presented to his wife after his death. The Early Birds of Aviation is an organization devoted to the history of early pilots ...
Back in 2009, the "Miracle on the Hudson" involved a bird strike, and a plane taking the same route as Thursday's American Airlines jet. All 155 people were rescued in that incident, and pilot ...