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Who Was Mary Riddle?

November 1, 2021

Mary Riddle (1902 – 1981), a member of the Satsop and Clatsop tribes, was born Nannie Riddell in Bridgeport, Washington. She also owned property on the... more >

Boeing's Big Leaps

October 28, 2021

Before this issue went to press, I had the opportunity to tour the B-17 and B-29 in the Collection. I've been in B-17s before, but I had never stepped... more >

Being a Stewardess in the 1960s

April 13, 2021

“I just got hired by United Airlines to be a Stewardess.” My cousin proudly told me. Why don’t you apply?” So I did, was accepted, and two months later we... more >

Bessie Coleman: Daredevil, Pioneer, Advocate

February 11, 2021

Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta Texas, right near the border with Louisiana and Arkansas, in 1892. Her mother was African American and her father was... more >

Eugene Bullard, the First African American Fighter Pilot and Veteran of Two World Wars

January 18, 2021

Eugene Bullard (1895 – 1961) was among the first black military pilots in the world. There were around five black military pilots in World War I, and... more >

A Bid to Turn the Tide

January 6, 2021

While there are many opportunities within the aviation industry, there is a shortage of diverse candidates ready to fill entry and upper level positions.... more >

Power of Giving: Ron Limes

December 30, 2020

The path from goal to achievement seldom follows a straight line. Both unforeseen challenges and unexpected opportunities can alter one’s intended route.... more >

Dr. Farouk El-Baz

April 30, 2020

Originally from Egypt, geologist Dr. Farouk El-Baz helped NASA select the best places to land on the Moon.

Pete Conrad

April 30, 2020
His first name was Charles, but everyone called him Pete.
Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad was selected as part of NASA’s second class of... more >

Top 5 Things To Do at the Museum This Fall 2019

August 23, 2019

When the weather turns cold and rainy in Seattle, it's the perfect time to plan a trip to the Museum! This fall, we have fun events and activities sure to... more >

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