Boeing Field Prepares for Months-Long Runway Closure
Seattle airport’s secondary landing strip will shut down for major rehabilitation.
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Bomber Camp Offers a Slice of Immersive WWII Flight Training
Annual event in Stockton, California, makes the surreal experience of operating a ‘Flying Fortress’ possible, 80 years after World War II.
Remembering Boeing’s Plant 2, the Birthplace of the B-17
During World War II, a Hollywood set designer helped design a 26-acre fake community to camouflage the Boeing factory.
Oregon Museum Hosts Fundraiser for ‘Gas Station Bomber’ Restoration
‘Lacey Lady’ was one of the last B-17G produced during World War II and amassed around 50 flight hours.
Aviation Museum Honors Bomber Pilot Killed in WWII
Aviation Museum of New Hampshire marks Veterans Day by taking possession of a fragment of the B-17 for a new display.
A War-Torn Tale of Love, Service
A WWII bomber copilot never made it home to his bride—but she kept his love letters for life.
‘Masters of the Air’ Miniseries Is Must-See TV for Aviation Buffs
Apple streaming show, based on the 2007 book, chronicles the heroics of World War II B-17 missions.
My Top FLYING Stories for 2023
FLYING’s editor-in-chief counts down the top stories from 2023.
Stories That Struck a Chord This Year
As we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year. Some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me, and others, smile.
Collings Foundation Grounds Air Tour for WWII Aircraft
The Collings Foundation is ending its decades-long Wings of Freedom tour and putting its aircraft on permanent display at its Massachusetts museum.
