Yearly Archives: 2016

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April Meeting: A Tribute To Gene E. Talbott

The Missouri Aviation Historical Society will hold their April meeting on Thursday, April 21st 2016 at 7:00 P.M. The society will hold a special tribute to Missouri aviator Gene E. Talbot and his accomplishments with aviation. A highlight will include Gene’s original 8mm Kodachrome of various aircraft launching and recovering along the coast during the Vietnam War- 100% digitally restored. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available. Join one of […]

MOAVHIST Night At The St. Louis Science Center

NOTE: RSVP has been closed for this event.  The Missouri Aviation Historical Society is pleased to announce a special event in conjunction with the St. Louis Science Center. Members and friends of the society are welcome to Join us on Wednesday, April 13th for a private viewing of the ‘Above & Beyond’ exhibit presented by Boeing. The evening will also include a private screening of the film ‘Fighter Pilot’, which focus’s […]

March Meeting: McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 60th Anniversary

The Missouri Aviation Historical Society held it’s March Meeting on Thursday, March 17th at 7:00 P.M. at Creve Coeur Airport. The meeting included a presentation by president Dan O’Hara on the often overlooked but successful McDonnell F3H-2N Demon. Commentary was supplemented by former engineers and worker’s on the program who gathered in attendance.      

February Meeting: Boeing’s 100th Anniversary!

The Missouri Aviation Historical Society held their February meeting on Thursday, February 18th at 7:00 P.M. The month’s topic was on the 100th Anniversary of the Boeing Company. The 50th Anniversary of the loss of the Gemini IX prime crew was also honored at the event. Special guest speaker was  Paul Segura, Boeing’s Military Aircraft Product Lifecycle Management Engineering Function Leader and Boeing’s St. Louis Site History Council Leader. Paul took the audience into […]

Looking Ahead In 2016

From basements to hangars, it’s no secret the Missouri Aviation Historical Society has grown over the past eight years. In 2015 we celebrated a formal membership of 60+ members, and online viewership spanning thirty different countries! In addition we welcomed the St. Louis Science Center as our first corporate member. Being a local non-profit we are honored and privileged to showcase the best in aviation throughout the ‘Show Me’ state, along […]