Navy makes aviation history on Tuesday, 14 May 2013, by launching an unmanned jet off an aircraft carrier for the first time
The X–47B stealth drone is catapulted at 11:18 a
m EDT from the deck of the USS George H WBush in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia Beach, VA
The history of aviation extends for more than two thousand years, from the earliest forms of aviation such as kites and attempts at tower jumping to supersonic and hypersonic flight by powered, heavier-than-air jets
The Wright Military Flyer aboard a wagon in 1908
Browse through a selection of airplane photographs from the beginning of aviation history to the present day
Take a virtual tour of the Garber restoration facility, where historic aircraft are refurbished before being put on display in museums
This site offers technical specifications and histories of airplanes from around the world
