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A Day in the RV-8 with Ken Turpen

BlogBy Diane BirminghamMay 14, 2021

Aviation is extraordinary! Whether it is general aviation, commercial aviation, military aviation, it is all tremendously challenging and rewarding. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been surrounded by aviation…

Fall 2016 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamSeptember 3, 2016

Fall 2016 – Our November 2015 gala, “California Flying – Catch our Style”, celebrates the rich history of California aviation, and honors Tony Bill as our 2015 Achievement in Aviation…

Spring 2015 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamMay 3, 2015

Spring 2015 – Learn more about Asia’s first sustained commercial airline in our exhibition highlight “The Legend of CNAC: China National Aviation Corporation, 1929-1949”. Meet our newest board member, Ken…

Spring 2014 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamMay 3, 2014

Spring 2014 – Did you know that Captain Moon Fun Chin, although never a member of the U.S. military, was awarded four prestigious medals by the U.S. government? To learn…

Summer 2013 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamJuly 3, 2013

Summer 2013 – Louis A. Turpen, president of the Aeronautical Society, is the very first airport executive to be inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation. Enjoy an exhibition highlight…

Winter 2012 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamDecember 5, 2012

Winter 2012 – The Society has launched a scholarship fund in recognition of the historical contributions made by many legends of aviation. Enjoy the winning essays of five local high…

Summer 2011 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamJuly 3, 2011

Summer 2011 – The newly renovated state-of-the-art Terminal 2 opens at SFO. Learn more about how the SFO Museum staff bring the museum experience to close to 40 million annual…

Fall 2010 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamNovember 3, 2010

Fall 2010 – The Society celebrates the Trans-Pacific 75th anniversary with an entire issue devoted to all things Trans-Pacific – China Clipper, Sikorsky S-42, Martin M-130, Boeing 314, The Pacific…

Spring 2010 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamApril 3, 2010

Spring 2010 – Meet our newest board member, Eric Starks, and enjoy an exhibition highlight, “Japan Airlines: More than Fifty-five Years of Service”, which pays special tribute to Japan Airlines…

Fall 2009 – FAM14 Newsletter

FAM14 NewsletterBy Diane BirminghamOctober 3, 2009

Fall 2009 – Excerpts from Jon E. Krupnick’s Spirit of Flight Lecture Series, “Pan American’s Pacific Pioneers”, are included in this edition, as well as appreciation for the more than…

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