66 years later, USS Oklahoma gets memorial Updated: Fri, Feb 22, 2008 Survivors, family members and others will celebrate the end of a 66-year wait for a USS Oklahoma Memorial with a full day of ceremonies and memorials Friday in Hawaii. The day will begin with the official Pearl Harbor Day commemoration organized by the U.S. Navy and National Park Service. That ceremony will... Read More

Oklahoma aircraft museum expands Updated: Sun, Jun 18, 2006 Most Oklahomans will give you the obvious answer when asked to name a famous Oklahoma aviator. The first name that comes to mind is Wiley Post. Although Post was a pioneer of flight, others have made names for themselves by reaching above the clouds and in some cases beyond the stars. Much about the state's... Read More

Helicopter to land at museum Updated: Sat, Jun 3, 2006 A Black Hawk helicopter piloted by a woman will land at 9:45 a.m. today at the Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots. Susan Jordan, an Army National Guard chief warrant officer 3, will be commanding the Black Hawk. Jordan is flying in to celebrate the open house for the museum, 4300 Amelia Earhart Drive. Doors are... Read More

Video from the Hornets party for season-ticket holders Updated: Sat, Mar 11, 2006 The Hornets showed their appreciation Saturday afternoon, holding a three-hour fan event for full-season ticket holders. Approximately 2,000 fans were on hand at Metro Tech Aviation Career Campus near Will Rogers World Airport. And the Hornets' fan relation staff gave back by rolling out the teal and gold carpet.... Read More

Cadillac Legends: Jerrie Cobb Updated: Mon, Sep 12, 2005 When you think of Oklahoma's rich aviation history, names like Wiley Post and Thomas Stafford may come to mind. But behind the men -- and sometimes leading them -- were some courageous women. One such history maker is Jerrie Cobb, this evening's Cadillac Legend. Read More

ANNIE OKIE'S RUNWAY CAFE Updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2003 Category: Casual dining. Address: 5915 Philip J. Rhoads Ave., Bethany. Directions: In the control tower building at Wiley Post Airport, NW 55 and Rockwell. Telephone: 787-7732. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Reservations: For large parties only. Length of time in... Read More

The Depression Years Updated: Fri, May 17, 2002 1930s: Carriers for the Oklahoma City Times collect their newspapers from a Mistletoe Truck Co. driver. By starting the truck company, The Oklahoma Publishing Co. was able to deliver its papers across Oklahoma without depending on the railroads. Read More

Historic mansions represent eclectic architectural styles Updated: Sun, Oct 14, 2001 Stately mansions whisk past the window as the New Century Trolley nears the state Capitol. Tours The New Century Tour, a 45-minute trolley tour through downtown, will showcase Oklahoma City's history, achievements and projects. Tours will continue through Nov. 25. A different tour site will be... Read More

Southwestern Bell Balloon Fest Updated: Fri, Aug 10, 2001 The sixth annual Southwestern Bell Balloon Fest 2001 gets off the ground this weekend weather permitting at Wiley Post Airport, NW 50 and Council. Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. today and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Parking is free and can be accessed off of NW 50 and Council. Daily admission discount weekend passes and free... Read More

Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines
High school teams dare to venture skyward Updated: Sun, Aug 27, 2000 Ready to take a chance? Then come on a journey -- through the air, of course -- with some of the Oklahoma high school football coaches who are the un-silent minority. Like the aviation pioneers before them, four Oklahoma high school football coachesrefuse to stay glued to the ground. Read More

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Their Flying Machines Updated: Sun, Aug 27, 2000 Like the aviation pioneers before them, four Oklahoma high school football coachesrefuse to stay glued to the ground. (From left) Lawton's Clarence Madden, Owasso's David Fisher, Tulsa Union's Bill Blankenship and Stillwater's Bill Defee believeyou can fly to a state title. Read More

Paris pink carpet welcomes pilot Updated: Tue, Jun 27, 2000 A winding dimly lit staircase covered in pink carpet led Robert Ragozzino to his hotel room Monday night on the third floorabove a Chinese restaurant outside of Paris. It was the latest adventure for the Norman pilot who's traveling around the world in his 1942 Stearman. He hopes to set aworld record as the first... Read More

Paris pink carpet welcomes pilot Updated: Tue, Jun 27, 2000 A winding dimly lit staircase covered in pink carpet led Robert Ragozzino to his hotel room Monday night on the third floor above a Chinese restaurant outside ofParis. It was the latest adventure for the Norman pilot who's traveling around the world in his 1942 Stearman. He hopes to set a world record as the first... Read More

Paris pink carpet welcomes pilot Updated: Tue, Jun 27, 2000 A winding dimly lit staircase covered in pink carpet led Robert Ragozzino to his hotel room Monday night on the third floor above a Chinese restaurant outside ofParis. It was the latest adventure for the Norman pilot who's traveling around the world in his 1942 Stearman. He hopes to set a world record as the first... Read More

Norman biplane pilot arrives in Scotland Updated: Tue, Jun 20, 2000 Norman pilot Robert Ragozzino flew over moss-covered mountains and collapsing glaciers in Iceland on Monday on his way toScotland, where he landed safely about 9:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. CDT). "You just have to see it to believe it," he said. Ragozzino plans to fly around the world in less than 80 days in his red,... Read More