The Coffey School of Aeronautics Founded by pioneering Black pilot and flying enthusiast Cornelius Coffey, the Coffey School of Aeronautics trained aspiring Black aviators who were otherwise denied the opportunity to fly due to their race. The school supported the US Government’s wartime Civilian Pilot Training Program’s goal of increasing military readiness and contributed to Chicago’s prominence in Black aviation history. After the war, the aircraft deteriorated in a Chicago garage until it wa

OK, Gang, here’s a visit to Dave Teeters' shop in Salinas, California, to check on the progress of the P-35a center-section and for me to see my newly acquired Boeing P-12B project for the first time! The visit will provide you with insight into how we deal with the restoration process. Enjoy! You can also check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGAR_gXgScM | Kermit Weeks

Restoration crews moved the Curtiss P-6E Hawk, Kellet K-2/K-3 Autogiro and the Boeing P-12E back into the Early Years Gallery this week. Check out the video! #avgeek | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force