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 >
The Museum of Flight Blog
Your destination for stories and insights on all things aviation and aerospace.
Pilot Profile: Candyce Henderson
For Candyce Henderson, First Officer for Frontier Airlines, it all began with Mae Jemison. “In the first grade, we were assigned to do a project about a... more >
The Apollo 11 Moon landing is regarded as one of the most incredible moments in human history. But after the Apollo 11 astronauts walked on the Moon, they... more >
Vietnam veterans from diverse backgrounds and experiences gathered with friends, family, and community supporters for the opening of our Vietnam Veterans... more >
Vietnam War Pilots and the Planes They Flew
Jerry Coy and Jay Fontaine served during the Vietnam War and flew the O-2A and the F-4. Their experiences flying during the war have left indelible marks... more >
The Couple Behind the Seattle World Cruiser Project
Bob Dempster calls himself an average taildragger pilot, but this is a gross understatement. Bob and his co-pilot wife, Diane, have flown their 1947 J-3... more >
The World's Worst Aircraft Disaster
According to two separate reports in 2017,from a Dutch consulting firm and the Aviation Safety Network, 2017 was the safest year on record for commercial... more >
Stories from an HC-130 Pilot
The Lockheed C-130 (and its variant, the KC-130, pictured above) is an amazing craft that takes a brave and adaptable crew to pilot and maintain it. Phil... more >