Online museum of airplanes, pilots, airplane engines, and historical background information. Great sound effects are included!

"The Blue Ghost"; Essex-class aircraft carrier; fifth United States Naval ship named in honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington.

Famous World War II aircraft carrier.

Essex class aircraft carrier which was commissioned in November 1943. She played a role in the Pacific battles of World War II and then went on to serve in the Vietnam War. It also recovered the Apollo Astronauts as they returned from...

Collection of articles ranging from basic to advanced on aerodynamics theory.

This site from the Aviation Enthusiasts Web provides information on NATO AEW Force of Luxembourg and when Luxembourg entered NATO.

Illustration of a jet.

Discusses the various types of jet engines and explains how they produce their power. Describes the primary components of jet engines and their respective roles.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

Listen to interviews with World War I veterans who fought in the air in World War I.

Listen to interviews with World War I veterans who fought in the air in World War I.

Could you get in an airplane and take off around the world? Not too hard now; but what about back in 1924 when airplanes weren't quite so sophisticated? Take a look at the brave men who flew around the world in 175 days. You can pretend...

Could you get in an airplane and take off around the world? Not too hard now; but what about back in 1924 when airplanes weren't quite so sophisticated? Take a look at the brave men who flew around the world in 175 days. You can pretend...

Could you get in an airplane and take off around the world? Not too hard now; but what about back in 1924 when airplanes weren't quite so sophisticated? Take a look at the brave men who flew around the world in 175 days. You can pretend...

This diagram shows the forces of lift that affect the wing of an aircraft. Lift, thrust, weight and drag all affect the flight of the aircraft as well as the angle of attack.

Site offers "general dimensions, specifications, weight characteristics, and man hours required to build the aircraft." Also gives individual thumbnail images "of the technical preparation of the airplane."

Site offers "general dimensions, specifications, weight characteristics, and man hours required to build the aircraft." Also gives individual thumbnail images "of the technical preparation of the airplane."

Site offers "general dimensions, specifications, weight characteristics, and man hours required to build the aircraft." Also gives individual thumbnail images "of the technical preparation of the airplane."