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Amelia Mary Earhart , 1897 – disappeared 1937. American aviation pioneer and author. Stock Photo

RMCN0EH3–Amelia Mary Earhart , 1897 – disappeared 1937. American aviation pioneer and author.

RMPFM825–Twin tail fins. model.

Airplanes of various sizes displayed in the Wings Over the Rockies museum in Denver, Colorado, USA. Stock Photo

RM2BK071J–Airplanes of various sizes displayed in the Wings Over the Rockies museum in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Airplane History, Airplane Manufacturing History Stock Photo

RM2X4JCX7–Airplane History, Airplane Manufacturing History

Marjorie Stinson, American Aviatrix Stock Photo

RM2BDXETG–Marjorie Stinson, American Aviatrix

World War Two African-American Pilots of a U.S. Army Air Forces fighter squadron. 1945 Stock Photo

RM2YRYPM3–World War Two African-American Pilots of a U.S. Army Air Forces fighter squadron. 1945

(Grumman) American Aviation Corporation AA-5 Traveller G-BIWW (msn AA5-0263) Stock Photo

RM2RGACFN–(Grumman) American Aviation Corporation AA-5 Traveller G-BIWW (msn AA5-0263)

Feb. 26, 2012 - Making A Milestone in Aviation History.: Photographed during in first test flight is the American A Force's Bosing B-29 carrying the f rocket-propelled plane , The Bell XS up to an altitude where the revolut little plane was released to make i mark in the history of aviation the B-29 reached about 7,000 feet Goodlin pilit of the climbed through the bomb-bay of the B-29 a specially designed elevator and is were to the door of the Ks-1. his way into the connect Stock Photo

RME131KC–Feb. 26, 2012 - Making A Milestone in Aviation History.: Photographed during in first test flight is the American A Force's Bosing B-29 carrying the f rocket-propelled plane , The Bell XS up to an altitude where the revolut little plane was released to make i mark in the history of aviation the B-29 reached about 7,000 feet Goodlin pilit of the climbed through the bomb-bay of the B-29 a specially designed elevator and is were to the door of the Ks-1. his way into the connect

American, US, WW2, Recruitment poster, Naval Aviation has a place for you, by McClelland Barclay, 1942-1945 Stock Photo

RM2YE2NJ6–American, US, WW2, Recruitment poster, Naval Aviation has a place for you, by McClelland Barclay, 1942-1945

This photo dates to the early 1920s. The caption reads: American Navy Seaplane NC-4 which crossed the ocean with one stop at the Azores, reaching Portugal, May 27, 1919. Stock Photo

RFW6TGNG–This photo dates to the early 1920s. The caption reads: American Navy Seaplane NC-4 which crossed the ocean with one stop at the Azores, reaching Portugal, May 27, 1919.

Early airmen on a scouting mission for the U.S. Aviation Corps, 1910. Color halftone reproduction of a W.H. Fraser illustration Stock Photo

RMDC9CRJ–Early airmen on a scouting mission for the U.S. Aviation Corps, 1910. Color halftone reproduction of a W.H. Fraser illustration

Amelia Mary Earhart, 1897 - disappeared July 2, 1937. American aviation pioneer and author. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938. Stock Photo

RMPD34FX–Amelia Mary Earhart, 1897 - disappeared July 2, 1937. American aviation pioneer and author. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938.

American B-17 flying fortresses bombs Ludwigshafen chemical and synthetic oil works, Germany. World War2, Sept. 29, 1944. (BSLOC 2015 13 65) Stock Photo

RMKWC3E3–American B-17 flying fortresses bombs Ludwigshafen chemical and synthetic oil works, Germany. World War2, Sept. 29, 1944. (BSLOC 2015 13 65)

Curtiss Military Airplane - College Park, Maryland, USA Stock Photo

RF2NGM1AF–Curtiss Military Airplane - College Park, Maryland, USA

HANOI, Vietnam — A collection of captured U.S. military aircraft, including helicopters and planes, is displayed in the outdoor exhibition area of the Vietnam Military History Museum. These aircraft form part of the museum's extensive collection of military equipment from the Vietnam War period. The display showcases various types of American military aviation equipment captured during the conflict. Stock Photo

RMD0PNGJ–HANOI, Vietnam — A collection of captured U.S. military aircraft, including helicopters and planes, is displayed in the outdoor exhibition area of the Vietnam Military History Museum. These aircraft form part of the museum's extensive collection of military equipment from the Vietnam War period. The display showcases various types of American military aviation equipment captured during the conflict.

Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), American pilot who made the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927, traveling from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. Stock Photo

RM2E4J86C–Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), American pilot who made the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927, traveling from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis.

Vector of celebrities of La Belle Epoque. France Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912) was an American aviation pioneer who along with his brother Orville devel Stock Vector

RF2CTBC7M–Vector of celebrities of La Belle Epoque. France Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912) was an American aviation pioneer who along with his brother Orville devel

A portrait of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), who with his brother Orville, together known as the Wright brothers, were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Stock Photo

RM2JT9H25–A portrait of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), who with his brother Orville, together known as the Wright brothers, were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

RMRREHKH–American Destroyer.

WRIGHT, Wilbur (Milville, Indiana, 1867-Dayton, Ohio, 1912). American aviator. Stock Photo

RMBG8HRP–WRIGHT, Wilbur (Milville, Indiana, 1867-Dayton, Ohio, 1912). American aviator.

Kill Devil Hills, Outer Bank, North Carolina, USA - April 18, 2024: Wright Brothers memorial State Park memorializes in American History, the first ai Stock Photo

RF2XXWD4R–Kill Devil Hills, Outer Bank, North Carolina, USA - April 18, 2024: Wright Brothers memorial State Park memorializes in American History, the first ai

South American Good Will Flight Boeing B-17s Gen Frank Andrews Stock Photo

RME1P7YW–South American Good Will Flight Boeing B-17s Gen Frank Andrews

The wreckage of crashed American B29 'Over Exposed' on Bleaklow above Glossop in Derbyshire. Stock Photo

RFEJ5T0H–The wreckage of crashed American B29 'Over Exposed' on Bleaklow above Glossop in Derbyshire.

Louise Thaden, American Aviatrix Stock Photo

RM2BDXEX3–Louise Thaden, American Aviatrix

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) American pioneer of aviation. Stock Photo

RMD96P1H–Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) American pioneer of aviation.

American Aviation AA-1 Yankee G-AYLN (msn AA1-0443), at Sherburn-in-Elmet in July 1972. Stock Photo

RM2RGBE1N–American Aviation AA-1 Yankee G-AYLN (msn AA1-0443), at Sherburn-in-Elmet in July 1972.

Pan Am 747 billboard, hand painted outdsoor advertising for the airline Pan American in Los Angeles, CA Stock Photo

RM2BFBJYC–Pan Am 747 billboard, hand painted outdsoor advertising for the airline Pan American in Los Angeles, CA

General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War Two and the first African American general in Stock Photo

RFF3A15J–General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War Two and the first African American general in

The image dates to the early 1920s. Around the world by Aeroplane. Chart of the epochal air voyage around the world made by American flyers who left Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, March 17, 1924, flying by way of Alaska, Japan, China, India, Mesopotamia, Europe, Iceland, Canada, and crossing the United States by easy stages, arriving at Seattle, September 28. Stock Photo

RFWEBDPA–The image dates to the early 1920s. Around the world by Aeroplane. Chart of the epochal air voyage around the world made by American flyers who left Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, March 17, 1924, flying by way of Alaska, Japan, China, India, Mesopotamia, Europe, Iceland, Canada, and crossing the United States by easy stages, arriving at Seattle, September 28.

American aviator and pioneer of manned flight, Samuel F Cody, seated in British Army Aeroplane No.1 during testing. Stock Photo

RMG91R5W–American aviator and pioneer of manned flight, Samuel F Cody, seated in British Army Aeroplane No.1 during testing.

Wilbur Wright's Biplane in flight, 1908. Wilbur Wright, 1867 –1912. American aviation pioneer. From Wings of War, published 1942. Stock Photo

RM2YKNB0T–Wilbur Wright's Biplane in flight, 1908. Wilbur Wright, 1867 –1912. American aviation pioneer. From Wings of War, published 1942.

Brigadier General Billy Mitchell and another man, attaching a bomb under wing of airplane. Ca. 1925. He advocated military aviation and foresaw the vulnerability of ships to aerial bombing. His fervor resulted in a court-martial for insubordination and his resignation. (BSLOC 2015 14 111) Stock Photo

RMKWC3HP–Brigadier General Billy Mitchell and another man, attaching a bomb under wing of airplane. Ca. 1925. He advocated military aviation and foresaw the vulnerability of ships to aerial bombing. His fervor resulted in a court-martial for insubordination and his resignation. (BSLOC 2015 14 111)

1930s FIRST AIR EXPRESS SERVICE LOS ANGELES TO NEW YORK LOCKHEED ORION AIRPLANE AT HANGAR FLOYD BENNETT FIELD BROOKLYN NY USA - q75045 CPC001 HARS PLANES HISTORY CELEBRATION CHANGE MODERN UNITED STATES COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH INSPIRATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RISK KANSAS NY CONFIDENCE TRANSPORTATION B&W BROOKLYN NORTH AMERICA GOALS NORTH AMERICAN WIDE ANGLE DREAMS PILOTS ADVENTURE AIRPLANES CUSTOMER SERVICE COURAGE CHOICE EXCITEMENT EXTERIOR POWERFUL PROGRESS INNOVATION PRIDE AT OPPORTUNITY STREAMLINE TO AUTHORITY AVIATION BETWEEN CA NYC OCCUPATIONS CONNECTION EXPRESS CONCEPTUAL ENTERPRISE Stock Photo

RM2PX1M1E–1930s FIRST AIR EXPRESS SERVICE LOS ANGELES TO NEW YORK LOCKHEED ORION AIRPLANE AT HANGAR FLOYD BENNETT FIELD BROOKLYN NY USA - q75045 CPC001 HARS PLANES HISTORY CELEBRATION CHANGE MODERN UNITED STATES COPY SPACE FULL-LENGTH INSPIRATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RISK KANSAS NY CONFIDENCE TRANSPORTATION B&W BROOKLYN NORTH AMERICA GOALS NORTH AMERICAN WIDE ANGLE DREAMS PILOTS ADVENTURE AIRPLANES CUSTOMER SERVICE COURAGE CHOICE EXCITEMENT EXTERIOR POWERFUL PROGRESS INNOVATION PRIDE AT OPPORTUNITY STREAMLINE TO AUTHORITY AVIATION BETWEEN CA NYC OCCUPATIONS CONNECTION EXPRESS CONCEPTUAL ENTERPRISE

RMD0PNH7–HANOI, Vietnam — A collection of captured U.S. military aircraft, including helicopters and planes, is displayed in the outdoor exhibition area of the Vietnam Military History Museum. These aircraft form part of the museum's extensive collection of military equipment from the Vietnam War period. The display showcases various types of American military aviation equipment captured during the conflict.

RM2E4J86B–Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), American pilot who made the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927, traveling from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis.

Valparaiso Indiana,Porter County Municipal Airport,Indiana Aviation Museum,history,1952 AT 6G Texan,woman female women,pilot,IN061007075 Stock Photo

RMATD3KC–Valparaiso Indiana,Porter County Municipal Airport,Indiana Aviation Museum,history,1952 AT 6G Texan,woman female women,pilot,IN061007075

An early 20th century photograph of the Wright Machine invented and developed by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneers generally credited with flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at what is now known as Kill Devil Hills. The brothers were also the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible. Stock Photo

RM2HW1A82–An early 20th century photograph of the Wright Machine invented and developed by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneers generally credited with flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at what is now known as Kill Devil Hills. The brothers were also the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible.

RMRRGYMM–Be An American Eagle!.

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American aviator. Plane flying over the field Anvours (France). Illustration. Stock Photo

RMCCD43X–Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American aviator. Plane flying over the field Anvours (France). Illustration.

RF2XXWD6Y–Kill Devil Hills, Outer Bank, North Carolina, USA - April 18, 2024: Wright Brothers memorial State Park memorializes in American History, the first ai

RME1P8DK–South American Good Will Flight Boeing B-17s Gen Frank Andrews

RFEJ5T0M–The wreckage of crashed American B29 'Over Exposed' on Bleaklow above Glossop in Derbyshire.

RM2BDXEXW–Louise Thaden, American Aviatrix

Photograph of Amelia Earhart. Amelia Mary Earhart (1897- (Disappeared) 1937) an American aviation pioneer and author. Stock Photo

RM2A25N2F–Photograph of Amelia Earhart. Amelia Mary Earhart (1897- (Disappeared) 1937) an American aviation pioneer and author.

The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur), American aviation pioneers, making a flight to set new records for altitude and duration. Stock Photo

RM2M99MY6–The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur), American aviation pioneers, making a flight to set new records for altitude and duration.

Amelia Earhart during a tour of NASA's Langley Research Building, Virginia, United States. Stock Photo

RMBYC139–Amelia Earhart during a tour of NASA's Langley Research Building, Virginia, United States.

The B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber. Stock Photo

RF2K6A754–The B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber.

These photos date to the early 1920s. The caption reads: Transatlantic Fliers. Top: American Navy Seaplane NC-4 which crossed the ocean with one stop at the Azores, reaching Portugal, May 27, 1919. Center: The British Vickers-Vimy bombing plane, which made the first non-stop flight across the atlantic, June 16, 1919. Bottom: The British Dirigible R-34 which flew across the Atlantic, July 6, 1919. Stock Photo

RFW4YHKA–These photos date to the early 1920s. The caption reads: Transatlantic Fliers. Top: American Navy Seaplane NC-4 which crossed the ocean with one stop at the Azores, reaching Portugal, May 27, 1919. Center: The British Vickers-Vimy bombing plane, which made the first non-stop flight across the atlantic, June 16, 1919. Bottom: The British Dirigible R-34 which flew across the Atlantic, July 6, 1919.

The Spruce Goose airplane on display in Long Beach, CA, USA. In the 1990s it was moved to Oregon to be part of a new museum organized by Evergreen International Aviation. Stock Photo

RM2J28KTN–The Spruce Goose airplane on display in Long Beach, CA, USA. In the 1990s it was moved to Oregon to be part of a new museum organized by Evergreen International Aviation.

Wiley Post, left and Harold Gatty, seen here in 1931. Wiley Hardeman Post, 1898 – 1935. American aviator, the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Harold Charles Gatty, 1903 – 1957. Australian navigator, aviation pioneer and navigator on Post's circumnavigation flight. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934. Stock Photo

RM2A4WEF5–Wiley Post, left and Harold Gatty, seen here in 1931. Wiley Hardeman Post, 1898 – 1935. American aviator, the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Harold Charles Gatty, 1903 – 1957. Australian navigator, aviation pioneer and navigator on Post's circumnavigation flight. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934.

Flag of the United States snaps in the breeze over the USS Santee. November 1942. USS Santee was one of 4 escort carriers in Operation Torch, the Nov. 1942 Allied invasion of North Africa. Photo by Horace Bristol, member of the U.S. Naval Aviation Photographic Unit, under the command of Capt. Edward Steichen. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 119) Stock Photo

RMKWC2WA–Flag of the United States snaps in the breeze over the USS Santee. November 1942. USS Santee was one of 4 escort carriers in Operation Torch, the Nov. 1942 Allied invasion of North Africa. Photo by Horace Bristol, member of the U.S. Naval Aviation Photographic Unit, under the command of Capt. Edward Steichen. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 119)

RF2A7D3EG–Aviation Art 42

WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Ford 5-AT Tri-Motor, an iconic American transport aircraft from the late 1920s, is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This all-metal, corrugated aluminum aircraft, nicknamed the 'Tin Goose,' played a crucial role in early commercial aviation. Stock Photo

RM2XNKE93–WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Ford 5-AT Tri-Motor, an iconic American transport aircraft from the late 1920s, is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This all-metal, corrugated aluminum aircraft, nicknamed the 'Tin Goose,' played a crucial role in early commercial aviation.

Mississippi River, USAm 7 May 1958: American balloonist Malcolm Ross looking for a suitable landing site from 10,000 feet above the Mississippi River, after descending from astronomical observations in the stratosphere. Stock Photo

RM2S39JMY–Mississippi River, USAm 7 May 1958: American balloonist Malcolm Ross looking for a suitable landing site from 10,000 feet above the Mississippi River, after descending from astronomical observations in the stratosphere.

Valparaiso Indiana,Porter County Municipal Airport,Indiana Aviation Museum,history,1941 PT 17 Stearman,IN061007085 Stock Photo

RMATD3M4–Valparaiso Indiana,Porter County Municipal Airport,Indiana Aviation Museum,history,1941 PT 17 Stearman,IN061007085

A Consolidated B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history. Stock Photo

RM2YH7RH7–A Consolidated B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history.

RMRREH1H–Gunner on American Bomber.

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American aviator. Plane flying over the field Anvours (France). Colored engraving. Stock Photo

RMD0KNM7–Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American aviator. Plane flying over the field Anvours (France). Colored engraving.

RF2XXWD53–Kill Devil Hills, Outer Bank, North Carolina, USA - April 18, 2024: Wright Brothers memorial State Park memorializes in American History, the first ai

RME1P8DH–South American Good Will Flight Boeing B-17s Gen Frank Andrews

RFEJ5PYT–The wreckage of crashed American B29 'Over Exposed' on Bleaklow above Glossop in Derbyshire.

RM2BDXEX6–Louise Thaden, American Aviatrix

Photograph of Orville Wright with the model of the first wind tunnel. Orville Wright (1871-1948) along with his brother Wilbur, the two were American aviation pioneers. Stock Photo

RM2A25N21–Photograph of Orville Wright with the model of the first wind tunnel. Orville Wright (1871-1948) along with his brother Wilbur, the two were American aviation pioneers.

RM2M99MY9–The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur), American aviation pioneers, making a flight to set new records for altitude and duration.

Portrait of Amelia Earhart in front of airplane, 1932. Stock Photo

RMK9EXAP–Portrait of Amelia Earhart in front of airplane, 1932.

U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA Stock Photo

RMM2248K–U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA

An early illustration of pioneer aircraft - Early Aircraft - An American made glider produced by Gallaudet in 1898. Edson Fessenden Gallaudet ( 1871 – 1945 ) was an aviation pioneer best known for his development of aerofoils and aircraft propulsion systems, especially for seaplanes. Stock Photo

RM2GEEE1F–An early illustration of pioneer aircraft - Early Aircraft - An American made glider produced by Gallaudet in 1898. Edson Fessenden Gallaudet ( 1871 – 1945 ) was an aviation pioneer best known for his development of aerofoils and aircraft propulsion systems, especially for seaplanes.

RMGFABH7–The Spruce Goose airplane on display in Long Beach, CA, USA. In the 1990s it was moved to Oregon to be part of a new museum organized by Evergreen International Aviation.

Four famous women pilots, seen here at the Royal Aero Club, 1932. Dame Mary Bailey, Lady Bailey, 1890 – 1960, née Westenra. Irish aviator. Amelia Mary Earhart, 1897 - disappeared July 2, 1937. American aviation pioneer, author and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amy Johnson, 1903 - disappeared 5 January 1941. Pioneering English female pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Winifred Evelyn Spooner, 1900 – 1933. English aviator. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934. Stock Photo

RM2A7TKCE–Four famous women pilots, seen here at the Royal Aero Club, 1932. Dame Mary Bailey, Lady Bailey, 1890 – 1960, née Westenra. Irish aviator. Amelia Mary Earhart, 1897 - disappeared July 2, 1937. American aviation pioneer, author and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amy Johnson, 1903 - disappeared 5 January 1941. Pioneering English female pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Winifred Evelyn Spooner, 1900 – 1933. English aviator. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934.

Pan American Martin Clipper airliner's main salon with passengers. Oct. 1936. Called China Clippers, Weekly Pan American Airways flights across the Pacific began in October 1936. The Hawaii Clipper left San Francisco for Manila, stopping overnight at Honolulu, Midway, Wake and Guam. The flying boat had a crew of 6-9, and accommodated between 18 to 36 passengers. - (BSLOC 2015 1 230) 1/31/2017 - REMOVED AS PER BARBARA SCHULTZ - jm Stock Photo

RMKWCPRH–Pan American Martin Clipper airliner's main salon with passengers. Oct. 1936. Called China Clippers, Weekly Pan American Airways flights across the Pacific began in October 1936. The Hawaii Clipper left San Francisco for Manila, stopping overnight at Honolulu, Midway, Wake and Guam. The flying boat had a crew of 6-9, and accommodated between 18 to 36 passengers. - (BSLOC 2015 1 230) 1/31/2017 - REMOVED AS PER BARBARA SCHULTZ - jm

RF2A7D3B9–Aviation Art 34

WASHINGTON DC, United States — The National Museum of African American History and Culture displays a restored PT-13D Stearman Kaydet training aircraft used by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The aircraft, restored by Captain Matt Quy after its 2005 discovery, features signatures of original Tuskegee Airmen on its lower door and was donated to the museum in 2011. Stock Photo

RM2YNCYK2–WASHINGTON DC, United States — The National Museum of African American History and Culture displays a restored PT-13D Stearman Kaydet training aircraft used by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The aircraft, restored by Captain Matt Quy after its 2005 discovery, features signatures of original Tuskegee Airmen on its lower door and was donated to the museum in 2011.

Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Photo circa 1930. Stock Photo

RMEHF0BG–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Photo circa 1930.

Sevierville Tennessee,Museum of Aviation,history exhibit exhibition collection,man woman female couple visitors look looking, Stock Photo

RM2R1MNJT–Sevierville Tennessee,Museum of Aviation,history exhibit exhibition collection,man woman female couple visitors look looking,

A Consolidated B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber, of the 98 Bomb Group. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it's the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history. Stock Photo

RM2YH7RM3–A Consolidated B-24 Liberator, an American heavy bomber, of the 98 Bomb Group. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it's the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history.

American Pilot and Fighter Plane. Stock Photo

RMRRGX6F–American Pilot and Fighter Plane.

Honoring the Impact of Pan American Airways on Aviation History Stock Vector

RF2YN88M1–Honoring the Impact of Pan American Airways on Aviation History

North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber, landing at Colorado airport. Stock Photo

RMDNYGBE–North American Aviation P-51 Mustang, American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber, landing at Colorado airport.

RME1P8DT–South American Good Will Flight Boeing B-17s Gen Frank Andrews

RFEJ5PYG–The wreckage of crashed American B29 'Over Exposed' on Bleaklow above Glossop in Derbyshire.

Orville Wright, American Aviation Pioneer Stock Photo

RMHRP0RB–Orville Wright, American Aviation Pioneer

Aviation, 1910: American biplane 'Kimball', 1909. Stock Photo

RMD9DYXM–Aviation, 1910: American biplane 'Kimball', 1909.

American Aviation AA-1A Yankee G-AZIX (msn AA1A-0302), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport, in May 1972, with two RAF C-130s and the Red Arrows, for an air display. Stock Photo

RM2M9AYCC–American Aviation AA-1A Yankee G-AZIX (msn AA1A-0302), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport, in May 1972, with two RAF C-130s and the Red Arrows, for an air display.

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), co-developer along with his brother, Orville, of the world's first successful airplane. Photo: 1908. Stock Photo

RM2GJT6DF–Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), co-developer along with his brother, Orville, of the world's first successful airplane. Photo: 1908.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator American heavy bomber Stock Photo

RMC3NTXC–Consolidated B-24 Liberator American heavy bomber

Aviation History, Aviation Manufacturing History, Aviation early 1900s Stock Photo

RM2X4E18B–Aviation History, Aviation Manufacturing History, Aviation early 1900s

U.S. Navy men in Rear Control Car of a Dirigible, ca. 1933. The April 4, 1933 crash of the Navy Akron with the death of 73 crewmen heralded the end the dirigible fleet. - (BSLOC 2015 1 229) Stock Photo

RMKWCRPB–U.S. Navy men in Rear Control Car of a Dirigible, ca. 1933. The April 4, 1933 crash of the Navy Akron with the death of 73 crewmen heralded the end the dirigible fleet. - (BSLOC 2015 1 229)

National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio Stock Photo

RM2RJCCJD–National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio

Six 727 American Airline Boeing Astrojets at LaGuardia Airport, New York, in 1965.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA5E4–Six 727 American Airline Boeing Astrojets at LaGuardia Airport, New York, in 1965.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

RF2A7D3EX–Aviation Art 45

RM2YNCXJK–WASHINGTON DC, United States — The National Museum of African American History and Culture displays a restored PT-13D Stearman Kaydet training aircraft used by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The aircraft, restored by Captain Matt Quy after its 2005 discovery, features signatures of original Tuskegee Airmen on its lower door and was donated to the museum in 2011.

RMEEWJKM–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Photo circa 1930.

North Carolina,NC,Atlantic Ocean,Outer Banks,Kill Devil Hills,Wright Brothers National Memorial,aviation history,monument,NC170518175 Stock Photo

RMK8J6AN–North Carolina,NC,Atlantic Ocean,Outer Banks,Kill Devil Hills,Wright Brothers National Memorial,aviation history,monument,NC170518175

The assembly line of Consolidated B-24 Liberators, an American heavy bomber. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history. Stock Photo

RM2YH7REW–The assembly line of Consolidated B-24 Liberators, an American heavy bomber. The highly efficient Davis wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. It was used extensively in World War II and the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. At approximately 18,500 units it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history.