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The Great War in color! Autochrome plate pictures by French photographer Jean-Baptiste Tournassound. Other pictures using this early color technique can also be seen here.

The grand re-opening of our museum was held in May 2007. More information and pictures here!

Flyboys WW-I movie released in 2006. Inspired by the true story of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille, "Flyboys" is directed by Academy Award©-winner Tony Bill ("The Sting") and produced by Dean Devlin ("The Patriot," "Independence Day," "Stargate") and Marc Frydman (ABC’s "Commander in Chief"). James Franco ("Spiderman," "Spiderman 2") stars with Marin Henderson ("The Ring") and Jean Reno ("The Da Vinci Code").

Excellent article on the LaFayette Foundation printed in Westword Magazine

Site covering all sorts of info on Vultee aircraft

The video section of the Salem News site often has items of historical interest

Site on Frank Luke, the "Arizona Balloon Buster" who had 18 victories in a 3 week period

Battleship Bismarck historical information, complimenting the museum's dislpay covering the aerial battle of it's sinking.

Interactive history of the WW-II escape tunnel "Harry" (Remember the movie, "The Great Escape?"). Link here.

Misc planes in Museum hangar
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