December 14, 1959
Book Sales
AIR and SPACE HISTORY is about people! The Air Force Historical Foundation is proud to offer a collection of Foundation books for gift-giving or to add to your personal history collection. Foundation Books Journal of
June 9, 1997
1997: The Pathfinder RPV sets a new world record for high-altitude flight by a solar powered aircraft, reaching 67,350 ft. This flight to the highest altitude ever reached by a propeller-driven aircraft took place at the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.
May 9, 1944
1944: General Electric’s XJ79 turbojet engine makes its first flight in the NB-45 test aircraft over Schenectady, N.Y. This engine later develops and is tested in December 1955, becoming the j79. This engine will subsequently
May 4, 1968
1968: Gen Carl Spaatz (USAF retired) receives the Thomas D. White National Defense Award for 1968. The above book is published by the Air Force Historical Foundation. #Literature History
Annual Report to the Membership
2025 State of the Foundation To all AFHF members, It is a tremendous privilege to provide this summary of Foundation accomplishments to our membership for the 2025 calendar year. There are two specific items that
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Bylaws
Air Force Historical Foundation Bylaws Posted: April 1, 2024. Article I – Name and Mission NAME AND MISSION A. The name of this non-profit corporation is the “Air Force Historical Foundation.” It is hereinafter