The Missouri Aviation Historical Society held two major meetings for winter 2014, with over 110 people combined in attendance. For our January meeting, Dr. Daniel L. Rust gave a comprehensive history of one of the oldest airfields in the country, Lambert Field. Dr. Rust will be the author of a future book covering the airport from an agreement with the Missouri History Museum, Lambert St. Louis International Airport and The Missouri […]
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What happens when we get a massive winter for the record books? One way to kill time is to open a good book, and the Missouri Aviation Historical Society has some new featured books that are a must read for any aviation enthusiast! Curtiss XP-55 Ascender by By Gerry Balzer The Curtiss XP-55 Ascender was a tailless swept-wing WWII pusher fighter design born out by the USAAC 1940 fighter competition. The […]
The Missouri Aviation Historical Society is proud to bring back it’s quarterly newsletter! Under a new name ‘Middle Marker’, this newsletter will be posted to give you the current update on society news, aviation reviews, and upcoming events. You can download your FREE COPY here! Want to contribute for our next issue? Just contact Dan or Albert and let them know, the current deadline is May 1st, 2014. Contact information for […]
The Missouri Aviation Historical Society held it’s first annual Christmas party on an icy December 8th, 2013 at our usual meeting spot at Creve Coeur Airport. The halls were decked with decorations, music, videos, and a catered dinner as members enjoyed the final meet-up of 2013. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful New Year, and get ready for an amazing 2014!
Numerous aviation historians, enthusiasts, and former/current Sabreliner employees joined us on Thursday November the 21st for a celebration and presentation on the Sabreliner’s 50th anniversary. The night included various announcements, tables full of company memorabilia, a custom cake, and a very intriguing presentation/video by former employee Doug Allen. Although parts of the plane were assembled in California, the people of St. Louis and Perryville put the plane into the skies. Sabreliner […]
Check out photos from MOAVHIST member Joe Gurney’s community education class on the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The two hour course was taught at the St. Louis Community College- Meramec campus and featured a variety of stunning photos, videos, and handouts for all participants. Gurney began the class with a 40 minute history and overview of the Blue Angels significance before handing it to the special guest of the night, Bill […]