On August 27, 1962, an Atlas-Agena B booster launched the Mariner 2 spacecraft on the first successful interplanetary mission in history. 110
The C-130 and its Connection to Niagara Falls
On August 23, 1954, the C-130 prototype, designated YC-130, made its first flight from the Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California. While the
Museum Attends Geneseo Air Show 2018
We had a great time meeting people and sharing the story of WNY aviation and aerospace at the Geneseo Air Show at the National Warplane Museum on July
First Curtiss C-46 Commando Delivered, July 13, 1942
On this day in 1942 the Curtiss-Wright Corporation delivered the first C–46 Commando to the Army Air Force. The C-46 becomes famous for its use in the
July 10th, 1935, Larry Bell founds Bell Aircraft
On this day in 1935 Lawrence Dale Bell founded the Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, New York, one of America's most accomplished aircraft
July 2, 1943, First Tuskegee Score
On this day in 1943 1st Lieutenant Charles Blakesly Hall, United States Army Air Corps, 99th Fighter Squadron, becomes the first member of the famed
First Un-powered Flight of Bell X-2, June 27, 1952
First un-powered flight of the Bell X-2, June 27, 1952. Read more about this flight at This Day in Aviation.
Thunder of Niagara 2018 Air Show
The museum booth at the Thunder of Niagara Air Show, June 8 -10, 2018, was a popular spot for air show visitors with the Bell Rocket Belt and Bell
WNY Hardware on NASA InSight Mars Mission
NASA's latest mission to Mars, InSight, is scheduled for launch Saturday, May 5th. The second stage of the Atlas V launch vehicle is steered by