Tag Archives: aviation history

Raoul Lufbery and the Escadrille Lafayette

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

In early 1916, although the United States had not yet entered World War I, there were a number of Americans eager to support the Allies however they could. One response to that eagerness was the establishment of the Escadrille Americaine … Continue reading →

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The Story of Clair W. Welty: WWI Pilot Trainer

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

A couple of weeks ago, Special Collections & Archives hosted a special tour for which all members of the staff were asked to select some of their favorite materials from the collections to share with attendees. When choosing my “favorites” in … Continue reading →

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A Journey of 4.5 Million Miles Began with 120 Feet

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher, 6th-5th c. BC Or, a journey of more than 4.5 million miles through space in 2002 began with a flight of 120 feet on the … Continue reading →

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