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.
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Miniature Museum Treasures
Scale models open a miniature window into worlds long gone, once top-secret designs or visions of...
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Boeing's Big Leaps
Before this issue went to press, I had the opportunity to tour the B-17 and B-29 in the Collection....
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The Legacy of the Lunar Rover
The Moon buggy is the dream car of thousands of kids―and probably some adults too. There’s a good...
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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....
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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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Quirks Of The First Jet Powered Air Force One
The sleek blue, white and metallic livery of Air Force One makes it one of the most recognizable...
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A Short History of the B-17
The B-17 is one of history’s most significant aircraft for its role in the European and Pacific...
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Secrets of the Blackbird Spy Plane
The Blackbird spy plane is one of the most recognizable aircraft in aviation history, but do you...
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What Makes an Aircraft 'Stealth'?
So you want to build a spy plane? We don’t blame you. Some of the most exciting and memorable...
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