The Museum of Flight Blog
Read profiles of individuals in the STEM industry, articles on the history of flight in the Pacific Northwest, behind-the-scenes exclusives about the Museum and its Collection, answers to commonly-asked questions about topics in flight, industry and Museum updates and more on The Museum of Flight Blog.
Stories of a B-17 Pilot
The B-17 has seen its fair share of stories during its illustrious history. At The Museum of...
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A Spy Plane Like No Other: The Blackbird
The supersonic legend Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest stealth aircraft in the world....
3 minute read
Why The Concorde Was Discontinued and Why It Won't Be Coming Back
Thousands of Museum of Flight visitors step inside Concorde each year to admire its posh interior...
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The Women Who Served During Vietnam
Darlene Jevne remembers the sweltering heat. “When we landed, what I really remember is that it was...
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The Couple Behind the Seattle World Cruiser Project
Bob Dempster calls himself an average taildragger pilot, but this is a gross understatement. Bob...
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How To Investigate A Plane Crash
Commercial aircraft safety has improved dramatically over the years, but the history of aviation is...
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Boeing, Bots, and the Future of AI in Aviation
We’ve all grown familiar with horror stories about technological mishaps involving personal...
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And the Oscar Goes to . . . Wings!
In February, Hollywood’s finest will gather in Hollywood for the film industry’s most important...
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The First Man Was A Pilot First
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of Apollo 11 and wonder how in the world we got to the...
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