The Seattle Traveler

Look!  Up in the air!  It’s a P-51 Mustang and a Hawker Hurricane!
These vintage aircraft are just two of Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection, which also includes 15 restored fighter planes from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union.  The collection also features a Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk (in photo), believed to be the only one in the world currently in flying condition. 
In other words, for airplane fans – this is some seriously cool stuff – and well worth the drive north to Everett.
On alternate Saturdays through mid-October, these vintage aircraft will take to the …read more

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This weekend. . .
. . . look up in the Air – it’s a biplane, it’s a helicopter, it’s a fighter jet – all at the Olympic Air Show.
This annual Father’s Day weekend aviation gathering will feature 70 years of military aircraft, flying displays, a three hour of low-flying aerobatics show, lots of demonstrations and exhibits, and all sorts of cool stuff to look at it.
A few tips:  Wear comfortable shoes, leave the pets at home, and bring plenty of sunscreen.  A folding chair or blanket will make for more comfortable viewing.  Photography is allowed.
Smoking is not permitted, and …read more

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