Korean War Fighter Tactics presented by David Lednicer HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-03-14 | Question? Please post them in the Comments section below, or via email to: questions@historicflight.org
Historic Flight Foundation | Flight of Heroes Gala HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-10-17 | The live auction features seven exciting excursions in Historic Flight Foundation aircraft including a wine-tasting trip for 12 to Walla Walla in our DC-3 and a de Havilland Beaver amphibious float plane ride to Hill’s Resort on Priest Lake for huckleberry pie. Historic Flight STEM graduate Luke Heckerman will encourage us to raise the paddle. Swing dancing will continue until 8 p.m. when we will close our virtual broadcast made possible with the capable assistance of Community Minded TV.Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, granddaughter of aviation pioneer and United States Air Force General Jimmy Doolittle, will be our featured speaker. She will compare the early days of 1942 to 2020 and describe the psychological lift provided by the Doolittle Raid. Autographed copies of her memoir about her grandparents, Calculated Risk, will be delivered to each Gala patron.Jimmy Doolittle received the Congressional Medal of Honor for personal valor and leadership as commander of sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers launched from the carrier Hornet for a long-range retaliatory air strike on Japan a mere four months after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. While the raid caused only minor damage, historians consider it significant because it prompted Japan to reassign squadrons of fighter aircraft to defense of the mainland, precluding their participation in Midway, the turning point in the Pacific Theater.To honor the Doolittle Raid, Historic Flight Foundation campaigns the oldest operational B-25 bomber, “Grumpy,” a “D” model almost identical to the ones flown by the Doolittle Raiders on April 18, 1942. “Grumpy” will be flown to Spokane prior to the Gala and serve as the backdrop for this virtual event.
Tarmac Tour and Car Show this Saturday 8-15-20 HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-08-12 | Visit us at:5829 E. Rutter Ave.Spokane, WA 99212509.535.6000
Historic Flight presents Long Distance Flights - The Flight of the Southern Cross HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-06-06 | Presented by Barry Latter. Email your questions to questions@historicflight.org
Historic Flight presents Long Distance Flights - The 1927 Dole Race to Hawaii HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-05-30 | Presented by Mike Lavelle.Email your questions to questions@historicflight.org
Historic Flight presents Long Distance Flights - The 1937 Transpolar Flight to the United States HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-05-23 | Presented by David Lednicer.Question? Email questions@historicflight.org
Historic Flight presents Air Races - Engine Developments HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-05-09 | Presented by Barry Latter on behalf of Historic Flight Foundation.Questions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThe Air Races series began with an Overview by Mike Lavelle:youtu.be/khpqonzf4P0And continued with a look at Aerodynamic Developments by David Lednicer:youtu.be/giJvRlmHMb0
Historic Flight presents the Air Races - Aerodynamic Developments HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-05-02 | Presented by David Lednicer on behalf of Historic Flight Foundation.Questions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThe Air Races series began with an Overview by Mike Lavelle:youtu.be/khpqonzf4P0
Historic Flight presents the Air Races - Overview HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-04-25 | Presented by Mike Lavelle on behalf of Historic Flight Foundation.Questions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThis is the first in a three-part series. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly.
Historic Flight presents the Battle of Britain - Fighters vs. Fighters HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-04-18 | Presented by David Lednicer on behalf of Historic Flight FoundationQuestions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThe Battle of Britain series began with:Overview and The Dowding Factor by Mike Lavelleyoutu.be/rRttsA_sY7AFollowed by:Hurricane and Spitfire Development - Just-in-time Fighters by Barry Latteryoutu.be/4jd55iTnkrY
Historic Flight presents the Battle of Britain - Just-in-time Fighters HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-04-11 | Presented by Barry Latter on behalf of Historic Flight Foundation.Questions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThe Battle of Britain series began with:Overview and The Dowding Factor by Mike Lavelleyoutu.be/rRttsA_sY7AAnd this chapter will be followed by:RAF vs. Luftwafee Aircraft - A Performance Comparison by David Lednicer
Historic Flight presents the Battle of Britain - The Dowding Factor HISTORIC FLIGHT 2020-04-04 | Presented by Mike Lavelle on behalf of Historic Flight Foundation.Questions? Email questions@historicflight.orgThe Battle of Britain series will continue with:Hurricane and Spitfire Development - Just-in-time Fighters by Barry Latteryoutu.be/4jd55iTnkrYFollowed by:RAF vs. Luftwafee Aircraft - A Performance Comparison by David Lednicer
D-Day 75: Join the mission! www.GoFundMe.com/DDay-75 HISTORIC FLIGHT 2019-01-18 | https://www.GoFundMe.com/DDay-75Historic Flight Foundation produces inspiring aviation histories from the period 1927-57. HFF's founder and CEO, John Sessions, pilots the aircraft in the Foundation's collection including a 1944 C-47/DC-3. John's father served in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII and jumped into France the night before the invasion of Normandy. John's brother, Michael, was a career Marine recon. officer with over 600 jumps. In honor of their father, John plans to fly the DC-3 from the Pacific Northwest to Normandy so his brother can parachute jump behind Utah Beach as their father did seventy-five years ago. This is an homage to all who participated in the greatest military operation in American history.
Duxford 75th Anniversary Battle of Britain Air Show Balbo HISTORIC FLIGHT 2015-10-18 | To honor Churchill's few. Spitfire Balbo at Duxford Air Show, September 20, 2015. Enjoy.Aerial footage filmed aboard Historic Flight Foundation's Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXe SL633.www.historicflight.org
Witness History in Motion at Historic Flight Foundation HISTORIC FLIGHT 2014-09-13 | www.historicflight.org
DC-3 Arrival at Historic Flight Foundation HISTORIC FLIGHT 2012-11-08 | www.historicflight.orgOur DC-3 has arrived!The Douglas DC-3 arrived from Sealand Aviation in Campbell River, B.C. on Wednesday, where it underwent years of restoration work. The aircraft was built as a military C-47 in Long Beach, CA, by Douglas Aircraft Company and was delivered to CNAC (China National Aircraft Corporation) in August of 1944. It served in the China-Buma-India theater of WWII, flying critical supplies and personnel across the Himalayas, a route otherwise known as the "hump." After the war our aircraft was purchased by Claire Chennault of the famous "Flying Tigers" and flew in China as a regional airliner until the Chinese civil war in 1949. The aircraft remained in Asia but was sold to Pan American Airways, later to become Pan Am. In 1953 it returned to the United States and was converted to a Super DC-3. This involved the addition of long-range fuel tanks, more powerful engines, and other modifications to make the aircraft more aerodynamic. It was also fitted with a VIP interior designed for executive aircraft: comfortable seating for 6 passengers plus two fold-out couches and a stainless steel galley. It was purchased by the Johnson & Johnson Company and served as their Chairman's aircraft until 1959. Thus began a series of ownerships by private parties and corporations which kept this DC-3 in service for more than 50 years. The constant maintenance of a regular flying schedule kept the aircraft in excellent shape, and when it was offered for sale in 2005 Historic Flight Foundation made the decision to restore it to its 1950s appearance. The aircraft was flown to Sealand Aviation at Campbell River airport in Canada where it was stripped, some of the later modifications were undone, and it was given a thorough reconditioning. The interior is the original 1950s executive interior, and the cockpit has been restored to the original configuration. The exterior has been painted in Pan American Airways' livery. Following a series of flight tests to ensure everything was in good shape, the DC-3 made its way to the home of Historic Flight at Paine Field with the founder, John Sessions, at the controls.
Departing the Abbotsford 50th Anniversary Airshow HISTORIC FLIGHT 2012-08-23 | From August 10-12, 2012, Historic Flight Foundation helped the Abbotsford Airshow Society celebrate 50 years of air show excellence with its B-25 and Spitfire. These shots were taken during the departure flight between Abbotsford, B.C. and Bellingham, Washington (a mandatory Customs and Immigration stop), on Sunday, August 12. Michael Kopp and Vera Martinovich flew the B-25 and John Sessions, the Spitfire.www.historicflight.org
Fly On-board B-25D Grumpy - Doolittle Reunion 70th Anniversary April 18th 2012 HISTORIC FLIGHT 2012-05-01 | http://historicflight.org/hfOn April 18th, 2012, twenty B-25 Mitchell bombers gathered together for the largest formation flight of B-25s since WWII. Thundering over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, these twenty bombers and their crews paid homage to the last surviving American heroes of the Doolittle Raid. This video was taken by crew members of Historic Flight Foundation's B-25D 'Grumpy' both on the ground and in the air during this historic event.
Spitfire Serenade HISTORIC FLIGHT 2012-03-25 | Historic Flight's founder John Sessions takes our Spitfire Mk. IX out for some fun on a sunny spring day.http://www.historicflight.org
HFF B-25 Memorial Flight HISTORIC FLIGHT 2012-01-31 | This was a memorial flight in honor of a former Flight Engineer. Historic Flight flew our B-25D Mitchell 'Grumpy' down to Boeing Field and put on a touching demonstration for the family, making three passes by the reception in the old terminal building before finally climbing away.http://historicflight.org/hf
B-25 Mitchell HISTORIC FLIGHT 2011-11-07 | Fly along with Historic Flight Foundation's B-25 Mitchell Bomber "Grumpy"
Historic Flight MiG-29 Flight Test HISTORIC FLIGHT 2011-06-22 | Ride along on a test flight of Historic Flight Foundation's MiG-29UB Fulcrum jet fighter!More information about this amazing project is available at www.historicflight.org
B-25 and Spitfire Formation Practice Flight HISTORIC FLIGHT 2011-04-24 | Ride along in our B-25 Mitchell 'Grumpy' as the Spitfire Mk. IX practices formation flying on a beautifully clear day.
Training Sortie - Target: Mt. Pilchuck HISTORIC FLIGHT 2011-02-01 | Greg Anders, Director of the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, WA, joins Historic Flight's John Sessions, Nancy Robertson and Carter Teeters for a training sortie to Mt. Pilchuck in preparation for Paine Field's 2010 GA Day Event.
Cascade Crossing HISTORIC FLIGHT 2011-02-01 | Impatient Virgin and Pilot John Sessions returning from Fairchild Air Force Base in July 2010.
Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude HISTORIC FLIGHT 2010-11-03 | Historic Flight depends on it's volunteers to create the events we offer. We offer an atmosphere of comraderie and opportunity for everyone. Luke is a prime example of a volunteer who has applied himself and continues to learn and grow by participating in our events.
Grumpys Arrival Part 1 HISTORIC FLIGHT 2010-11-03 | This video captures the final leg of Grumpy's return flight to the United States from Britain. After clearing Customs in Bellingham, Grumpy was escorted south by Heritage Flight's P-51 "Valhalla," and HFF's own P-51B "Impatient Virgin." For those of you who requested the sound of the engines.... here you go.
Jonna Doolittle Hoppes Jimmy Doolittle Raid presentation at Historic Flight Foundation HISTORIC FLIGHT 2010-11-02 | Jonna Doolittle Hoppes speaks about her Grandfather, General Jimmy Doolittle from her new book "Calculated Risk" and the importance of recording history for future generations at the Historic Flight Foundation's "B-25 Grumpy Welcome Reception". This clip includes original film footage of the crews on the historic "Doolittle Raid" of WWII, which proved to the US and the Japanese Empire that America could and would strike back. The special event was attended by over 200 people to welcome the worlds oldest B-25 bomber back to the United States and into the Historic Flight Foundation collection.
Grumpy Comes Home HISTORIC FLIGHT 2010-11-02 | The oldest B-25 WWII era bomber comes home from England to the Historic Flight, Restoration Hangar, opening March 1st, 2010 in Everett, Washington. This video documents Grumpy's official entry to the United States in Bellingham, WA and the final leg to Everett's Paine Field.
