Aviation History

Other Major Events In History

In this section you will find information on events that have had a major impact on aviation as we see it today. We will continue to update this section on a regular basis and if you would like to contribute please let us know.

• Cuban Missile Crisis 
• Hitler Invades Poland
• Hijacking Of TWA Flight 847
• Frank Lorenzo
• Iraqi Invasion Of Kuwait
• Bay Of Pigs
• President Reagan Fires Air Traffic Controllers
• Lockerbie, Pan Am Flight Explodes 31,000 Feet 
• Shuttle Challenger Accident
• Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation