Dan Patterson
Aviation CommentatorDan Patterson is an aviation historian and photographer whose work documents military and civilian aircraft spanning more than a century of flight. His photography and research have appeared in aviation publications and museum collections nationwide. Patterson's archive represents one of the most comprehensive visual records of historic aircraft in private hands. See more of his work at www.flyinghistory.com.
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Before every flight, pilots walk around their aircraft... a ritual the Wright Brothers created. Dan Patterson takes you through the intimate process of preparing to fly. -
The weeks before the Wright Brothers' historic 1903 flight were filled with broken shafts, fierce weather, and a three-day journey to North Carolina's Outer Banks. -
Photographer Dan Patterson recalls his extraordinary 1990 flight aboard a B-17 bomber from the film "Memphis Belle" — and the moment the pilot let him take the controls. -
A century ago, the Navy's USS Shenandoah met a tragic end in rural Ohio. WYSO Commentator Dan Patterson explores this largely forgotten chapter in aviation history. -
B-24 pilot Frank Lampe flew combat missions in China-Burma-India Theater, then piloted his bomber home via global route. He lived 101 years, representing fallen comrades. -
Aviation commentator Dan Patterson reflects on the life and legacy of Fred Smith, who founded FedEx and revolutionized overnight delivery with his hub-and-spoke model. -
BETA Technologies establishes electric aircraft facility at the Springfield, Ohio Airport, bringing advanced battery tech and charging stations to Ohio's aviation hub. -
Sugarcreek Township, Ohio, to honor D-Day veteran Jim 'Pee Wee' Martin with a new memorial, marking his heroism 81 years after he jumped into WWII with the 101st Airborne -
May marks 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe. Around that time, US troops began returning home—many by ship, but some airmen flew. This is the story of one of them. -
The passing of Hemingway is a poignant reminder of the earliest days of World War II and the struggle to stand in the way of Hitler and his plans to dominate Europe.
