NG SPECIAL ISSUE: AIRPLANES

Humans have always had a fascination with flight, leading dreamers and inventors to take to the sky.  Using six aircraft, including the Wright Flyer III, Lockheed Constellation, and the jumbo-sized Boeing 747, AIRPLANES explores the evolution of flight from early biplanes to airliner travel for the masses. Some highlights include: • How a generation of stunt pilots brought aviation up close to small-town America • The ways perceived failures became stepping stones to success • How the Spitfire PR spy plane played a role in World War II's pivotal Allied operations • Insights from pilots, curators, and historians