Aviation

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.

Eighty years ago, during World War II, the United States operated full-scale military operations worldwide while planning how to wage peace once the guns fell silent.

Long before there were air ambulance companies like CareFlight, and TV shows like 'China Beach' and 'M*A*S*H,' Valérie André was flying rescue missions in combat zones.

Since before World War II, the Dayton region has been a source of high-quality professional aviation communication arts, including photography, print designs, and more.

In 1924, the aviation industry was 20 years removed from the Wright Brother's first flight. The world took that knowledge created by the brothers and literally took off.

The French pilot, writer, and illustrator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote "The Little Prince." He disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance flight over the Mediterranean Sea.

The latest addition to the National Aviation Hall of Fame space is the Joe Clark Innovation Lab, which is having an open lab on Aug. 29.

WYSO community voices producer and aviation historian Dan Patterson offers some perspective on why the Miami Valley has become a hub for USAF investment and innovation.

The National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum is happening this week in Springfield.The two-day event will bring together over 200 suppliers, manufacturers and government leaders to discuss aviation technology and innovation.

It cost him one marriage, a Harley Davidson, and over six figures, but Richard Shultz has finally realized his childhood dream of building and flying his own plane. His homebuilt Hatz Classic biplane won the Gold Lindy — one of the recreational aviation community’s highest honors.

Ohio plans to give $3.5 million to rehabilitate and reopen a second runway at the Wilmington Air Park. WYSO aviation commentator Dan Patterson recounts that there is historic precedent for that.