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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Voices in Flight
Flying Deaf
Jack Busenbark can’t remember when he didn’t want to be a pilot. He loved watching the flow of...
5 minute read
Every Body in Flight
As you enter the Stranger Than Fiction exhibit, you will encounter something truly strange and...
4 minute read
Who Was Mary Riddle?
Mary Riddle (1902 – 1981), a member of the Satsop and Clatsop tribes, was born Nannie Riddell in...
2 minute read
Being a Stewardess in the 1960s
“I just got hired by United Airlines to be a Stewardess.” My cousin proudly told me. Why don’t you...
4 minute read
Bessie Coleman: Daredevil, Pioneer, Advocate
Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta Texas, right near the border with Louisiana and Arkansas, in...
4 minute read
Eugene Bullard, the First African American Fighter Pilot and Veteran of Two World Wars
Eugene Bullard (1895 – 1961) was among the first black military pilots in the world. There were...
4 minute read
A Bid to Turn the Tide
While there are many opportunities within the aviation industry, there is a shortage of diverse...
2 minute read
Pete Conrad
His first name was Charles, but everyone called him Pete. Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete”
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Pilot Profile: Candyce Henderson
For Candyce Henderson, First Officer for Frontier Airlines, it all began with Mae Jemison. “In the...
4 minute read
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