Entries in Flight Stories (48)

Tuesday
Mar302021

Sikorsky Helicopter Replaces Massive Flagpole on Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg

River and rail traffic on and beneath the Old Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg comes to a halt as a giant Sikorsky helicopter removes and replaces a massive flagpole atop its steel superstructure.

Monday
Jan272020

'That's All, Brother' Flies at EAA, Celebrates D-Day in 2019

"That's All, Brother," the C-47 which led the D-Day invasion, carrying paratroopers from the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions, returns to the skies of Normandy in June 2019 for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The historic plane, part of the Commemorative Air Force, was on display and flew at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. | Produced by Jim Albritton 

Tuesday
Jul092019

Building Camp Kamassa | Military & Community Leaders Tour Construction Site

Teamwork on a grand scale. Military and community leaders tour the Camp Kamassa construction site just outside Crystal Springs, Mississippi. As part of the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program, skilled military builders from across the nation are making this 326-acre camp for kids with special needs a reality. Learn more about Camp Kamassa and the Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation

Wednesday
Jun192019

MyTeam Triumph Soars at EAA AirVenture Runway 5K

For some, the best part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh isn't in the sky, it's on the ground with the captains, angels and volunteers of MyTeam Triumph. Participating in the Runway 5K, they inspire and enrich the lives of those with disabilities by fostering lasting, authentic relationships through the teamwork environment of endurance athletics. Learn more at MyTeam Triumph. | Produced by Jim Albritton, Newsocracy.TV.

Saturday
Jun012019

Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base

Athletic spirit and determination are on display each year at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi as Special Olympians from across the state gather to participate in the Special Olympics of Mississippi Summer Games. Two airmen team up to support and root on each athlete during the games. Keesler AFB has hosted the event for 33 years.

Wednesday
Jul182018

The Story | Arriving at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 Lands Sunday, July 22

One week each year, during EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wisconsin is home to the world's busiest control tower. How busy? With 123 takeoffs or landings per hour, busy enough to warrant some unusual arrival procedures. And for some, getting there is half the fun. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Tuesday
Oct312017

Arriving Reklaw | The Wild Wild West of Flight

Arrivals, departures and flybys are nonstop at the 32nd Annual Reklaw Fly-In at the Flying M Ranch in Reklaw, Texas. You don't just go to Reklaw, you arrive. And you do it over and over again. Here's a look at what's it's like to fly into the wild wild west of flight. Hundreds of planes fill the sky and line both sides of the 4,000-foot grass strip during this three-day East Texas event. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Monday
Sep042017

Why EAA AirVenture Oshkosh?

Hundreds of thousands of people wouldn't miss EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Find out why. Here's a sneak peek at the story that's coming soon. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Tuesday
Aug222017

Tennessee Totality | The Story of the 2017 Solar Eclipse 

Pilots and eclipse seekers from around the nation converged on the airport in Lebanon, Tennessee to experience totality during the 2017 eclipse that traversed the United States from west to east on August, 21, 2017. Here's their story. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Wednesday
Aug162017

Restored B-29 'Doc' Symbolizes Patriotism, Love of Aviation

Produced by Jim Albritton | If you mix patriotism with a love of aviation, you get Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress built for World War II. The plane's restoration brings the entire fleet of flying B-29s to two. It was on display on the ground and in the air at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. 

Friday
Aug112017

Oshkosh Seaplane Base is a EAA AirVenture Must-See 

Produced by Jim Albritton | No visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is complete without a stop at the Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago. A short stroll through the woods brings you to an idyllic cove, filled with seaplanes and lined by shaded paths and picnic tables. Take a break from the fast pace at the airport to enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin.  

Wednesday
Aug092017

Big Dots & Railroad Tracks | Arriving at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Half the Fun

Produced by Jim Albritton | One week each year--during EAA AirVenture--Oshkosh, Wisconsin is home to the world's busiest control tower. How busy? With 123 takeoffs or landings per hour, busy enough to warrant some unusual arrival procedures. And for some, getting there is half the fun. 

Friday
Aug042017

Blue Angels | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Blue Angels appeared twice at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Here's video of their afternoon air show on July 28.

Wednesday
Aug022017

Blue Angels at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Wednesday
Aug022017

Blue Angles Make Waves on Lake Winnebago | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh