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Unlucky Lady
The mysterious tale of "Lady Be Good" -- a bizarre and spooky tale of a lost heavy bomber and aircrew in the desert sands of Libya during World War II.


The Zeppelin Hindenburg
Tour our intensive multimedia photo gallery, complete with the original radio broadcast of the famous zeppelin Hindenburg and its fiery end. Just be sure to turn on your speakers!


Mach 1.0 and Beyond
Read about Chuck Yeager's historic record-breaking flight in the Bell X-1, becoming the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound! And if you ever wondered what got Historic Wings started in the first place, this is the reprint of original feature that began it all back in 1997!


Fly the Miami AirDash!
Fly the Miami AirDash! Start your engine in an all out race for the finish line in your own Gee Bee Model Z, Wedell-Williams Special, Laird Special, or Texaco Racer! Fly the pylons with pilots like Jimmy Doolittle, Amelia Earhart, Pancho Barnes, and Tony LeVier!


Charles Kerlee -- Combat Camera
Soon after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Charles Kerlee joined the US Navy as part of Edward Steichen's special combat camera unit. A professional, commercial photographer, his work stands as some of the finest ever shot during wartime.


Neil Armstrong and One Small Step
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." With those words, Neil Armstrong stepped off the ladder of the lunar module, "Eagle" and onto the surface of the Moon. His small step was the culmination of a decade of dedication involving a cast of thousands and hundreds of companies under the guidance of NASA. July 20th, 1999, is the 30th anniversary of man's step onto the Moon -- read about how we got there.


Battle of the Bismarck Sea
In the darkest early days of World War II, New Guinea was the key to Australia for the Japanese. All that stood in their path was a handful of Allied squadrons. The battle that ensued changed the course of the war. Now, in partnership with iMagic Online, you too can have a chance to rewrite history! Sign up for an online flight and combat simulation with WarBirds!


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