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12 Mar 2019

Did You Notice The Burning Piano In Captain Marvel? Here’s The Special Meaning Behind It – And Its Connection To A Real Life Hero

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Popular Posts | 1

Millions of people will be heading to theaters to see Marvel’s new Captain Marvel movie over the next few weeks, but most won’t understand one special image in the movie. Near the beginning of the film, a quick flash of a burning piano is shown on the screen. Marvel movies are known for their detailed… Read more

25 Apr 2018

Warbird Heritage Foundation Acquires P-51 Mustang “Moonbeam McSwine” To Honor Vlado Lenoch

by RickyM | posted in: Warbirds | 8

Moonbeam McSwine is coming home! The Warbird Heritage Foundation announced Wednesday that they’ve purchased the P-51 Mustang named “Moonbeam McSwine” from its most recent owner, Mr. Frederic Akary of France. The aircraft will reside under a new FAA registration number, N51VL, in honor of Vlado Lenoch. Vlado and Moonbeam were synonymous; he flew the aircraft… Read more

6 Aug 2017

WATCH: Rare Joint Flight Of NASA T-38 And NACA P-63 Honors Legacy Of Flight Testing

by Justin Miner | posted in: Featured Videos, Warbirds | 0

The History of Aeronautical Exploration! There’s no end to the types of aircraft that you can see at AirVenture. If you look in any direction, you can see everything from homebuilts to the latest military hardware. This year, a unique duo took to the skies of Oshkosh during Sunday’s airshow for a display that’s both… Read more

22 May 2017

Colorado Highway Named In Honor Of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6

by RickyM | posted in: Miscellaneous | 0

A new sign now stands as an honor to fallen Blue Angel #6. Colorado Highway 3 just outside of Durango has been renamed as the Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial Highway in honor of the Marine pilot. The announcement comes nearly a year after the tragic accident in Smyrna, TN in which Kuss lost his life.… Read more

18 May 2017

Smyrna, Tennessee Announces Memorial For Fallen Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

by RyanS | posted in: Miscellaneous, Popular Posts | 2

The mayor of Smyrna, Tennessee announced plans today for a memorial to Blue Angels pilot Capt. Jeff “Kooch” Kuss, who was killed in a crash while preparing for the Great Tennessee Airshow in the city last June. The memorial will feature a retired F/A-18 Hornet in Blue Angel colors, on loan from the National Naval… Read more

4 Jul 2016

Blue Angels Honor Capt. Kuss at First Public Display Since Crash

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 4

The United States Navy Blue Angels returned to flying public demonstrations over the July 4th holiday weekend when they took to the skies over Traverse City, Michigan. Instead of the typical six jets, the Blues flew with only five jets as a new #6 pilot is still in the works. Capt. Kuss’ memory was still… Read more