Archive
Residential Area Only for Pilots
A news item regarding a housing development only reachable by airplane called Wood Leaf Aero Estates.
City Flier Breaks Russian’s Record
A news item about Maj Walter Daniel from OKC and his record-breaking speed flights.
Jet Pioneer Is Killed in Crash
A newspaper article regarding the death of Air Force pilot Jack Richardson from OKC, an early jet pilot.
30 Years Kill Some of the Air Thrill
A news article regarding the aviation career of John H. Burke who operated a flying school in OKC for over 30 years.
City Pilot Sets Speed Record Between West, East Coasts
A news item about OKC pilot Maj James "Robbie" Risner's record-breaking flight.
Selected to Fly
A news item regarding the last flight of legendary aircraft the T-6 "Texan", flown by Lt. James Kelm of OKC.
City Pilot Reaches the Top With Navy
A newspaper article regarding the aviation career of Lt. Dayl E. Crow and his appointment to the Blue Angels squadron.
First Woman Airport Chief Lets Mate Do Piloting Now
A newspaper article regarding Dorothy Morgan, first woman in the U.S. to manage a municipal airport.
Moss Patterson to Lead City Bid for Share in Air
A news item regarding OKC aviation expert Moss Patterson's attempts to develop an aviation industry in OKC.
Hill’s First Plane Flight in 1910 Ended in Crack-Up
A newspaper article describing the first airplane flight in Oklahoma City.
City Aviator Highly Commended
A newspaper article regarding Cameron T. Robertson from OKC who flew air delivery routes in arctic Canada.
City Inventor’s New Motor For Planes Wins Experts' Applause
A newspaper article about an airplane engine invented by Frank Gough in 1927.