Today in History – April 29, 1949 – Prototype of McDonnell XF-85 “Goblin” dropped from crane at Moffett Field.

29 April 1949 – During WWII a need was discovered for a “parasite fighter” – a jet fighter to protect bombers from hostile intercept aircraft. Pilot fatigue from P-41 and P-51 pilots who were protecting Boeing B-17’s, B-24’s, and Boeing B-29’s was a real problem. Aerial refueling hadn’t been perfected and these interceptors couldn’t match

National Building Museum Event in Washington, DC, September 28th

/ What's New / By MB Barrett

Walt Cunningham Jack Dailey Bill Dana Ron Fogleman

Join the National Aviation Hall of Fame for the 56^th Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony to be held in the breathtaking National Building Museum in Washington, DC on September 28^th. On that evening we will again proudly present an event worthy of the title, “The Oscar Night of Aviation.” Surrounded by the grand columns within the facility built to provide pensions to America’s Civil War veterans, the NAHF Board of Trustees and staff are planning the most spectacular Enshrinement to date.