Detailed timeline with descriptions of the major events and scientific developments of aviation in the 20th century. Timeline is separated by decade.

An extensive amount of aviation photographs from WWI. There is also a link to introductory notes on aviation and aviators in the war.

An interactive timeline lets you see examples of military aircraft that have evolved since the first flight of the Wright brothers. Links at the bottom of the page lead to articles about fighter pilots.

A number of women played significant roles in the history of aviation and flight during the 20th century. Meet them in this photo gallery and learn about their achievements.

Two diagrams illustrating the main parts of an airplane - its outer components and the instrument panel.

Image of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) as seen at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in April, 2012. The aircraft was assigned to shuttle Discovery.

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...

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1991 to commemorate Harriet Quimby, the first woman ever to earn a pilot's license in the U.S. With a short passage on her accomplishments in both aviation and journalism.

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.

This immense gallery of photos of Canada is divided into topics and accompanying text. Includes agriculture, aviation, people, natural resources, structures, and scenic views! An invaluable site for educators, students, and anyone who...

World War I Image Archive offers a geat collection of photographs from World War I. Categorized by topic.

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.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a recycling poster created by Vanderlaan and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company.

An introduction to thrust and how it relates to airplanes, told in an animated format.

Take a virtual trip to see the USS Yorktown, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War and is the fourth U.S....

A collection of photographs taken during the Gulf War by the XVIII Airborne Corps History Office. They are representative of the types of photographic products generated during combat and contingency operations as historical evidence by...

Website that chronicles the story of the search for remains of Bomber 31 that went down in Kamchatka during World War II. There is also a slide show and descriptions of several World War II bombers.

Explore the military equipment located throughout the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

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