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Saving a Tiger Moth
December 1, 2016 – For years Liz Matzelle, EAA 576594, dreamed of owning an airplane. Little did she know that the adventure she would go on would result in her saving a time-capsule warbird. “I knew I wanted to get an airplane that I could restore and fly and was thinking of a plane that […]
The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Jack Dodson
The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II. These are stories of those who have or will come aboard EAA’s Aluminum […]
A Legacy Continues
December 29, 2016 – EAA’s main goal is to grow participation in aviation. It is able to do so thanks to people who are willing to help create the pathway for individuals to get involved. A shining example of this was the late Gerry Beck, EAA 112405. Gerry was the founder of Tri-State Aviation in […]
The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Col. Richard Bushong
The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II. These are stories of those who have or will come aboard EAA’s Aluminum […]
Joe Engle: The Man Who Flew the Rocket
America’s space program has spanned many generations. The era of the program a person identifies with the most has much to do with age. For some, the space program will always be those first flights in the Mercury and Gemini programs. Others can remember exactly where they were when Neil Armstrong stepped out of the […]
The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Linda Morgan
Throughout the years, the EAA B-17 has flown many veterans and family members of veterans, and flew someone who has another B-17 close to their heart.
The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Betty Lausch
An original Rosie the Riveter, 92-year-old Betty Lausch, flew on EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast at a recent tour stop.
Lessons From a Hurricane Hunter
An EAA member uses his passion for aviation to professionally hunt hurricanes and save lives.
Waiting for News from Pearl Harbor
One family vowed not to celebrate Christmas until they knew their serviceman was safe.
Dedication of an Icon: The Memphis Belle
EAA's Chris Henry shares his journey from volunteering on B-17 maintenance to speaking at the Memphis Belle's unveiling at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Bringing Back Preston’s Pride
Greg Stathatos has been working to shine up the B-17 Preston's Pride.
B-17 Veteran Sponsors Flight for Local Teacher
Don Shee sponsored a flight for a teacher whose students write letters to World War II veterans.
A Very Special Avenger
Buying a TBM Avenger is always a special event, but it was even more so for the Stoltzfus family when they purchased one from the Soplata collection.
Paying Back a Debt
Giving a young person a unique experience in a B-17 reminded EAA staffer Chris Henry of the days when he was the one who needed doors opened for him.
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
Rides on EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast connected three generations of the Culpepper family.
A B-17 Family Learning Experience
Kim Keierleber had no idea that her father served on B-17s during World War II until years and years after he came home.
A Visit to Tuskegee
Driving through the sunny Alabama countryside with my windows down and sunroof open, I was enjoying the breeze and the sights of a rural landscape.
The Cross-Country of a Lifetime
Arnold Ebneter planned for decades to make an epic solo cross-country flight, and eventually he was able to take that great adventure that so many who pursue aviation dream of.
Samuel VanderJagt’s Front Row Seat to History
Samuel VanderJagt was a radio operator and gunner in a Martin B-26 Marauder. His B-26 Hot Rock was assigned to the 397th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. Sam’s story would have been lost to history if it wasn’t for him keeping a diary, and his family sharing it with us. Now we are able to tell the story through his eyes.
The Story of a WASP Flight Instructor
The EAA Aviation Museum was recently entrusted with items from Ethel Jones, a WASP in WWII who became an instructor pilot. Her love of aviation started at a young age.