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Katherine Stinson: Trailblazing Pilot
Katherine Stinson was a trailblazing stunt pilot, flight instructor, skilled mechanic, Postal Service airmail pilot, World War I Red Cross worker, and accomplished Pueblo-style architect. She was the fourth woman in U.S history to become a licensed pilot, the first woman to master the loop-the-loop flying maneuver, and the first person to skywrite at night.
May 28, 20254 min read


Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field
Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field served as a training facility for novice Army Air Corps pilots during World War II and still stands...
Aug 2, 20233 min read


UFO Sightings in Arkansas
There have been numerous sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in Arkansas between 1896 and 1965, including at least three UFO...
Sep 27, 20223 min read


John Thach: An Extraordinary Navy Aviator
John Thach proved to be one of the most brilliant Navy aviators, conducting test flights, teaching pilots, and even developing his own...
Aug 30, 20223 min read


Remembering Historic Grider Field
The airfield we know today as Pine Bluff Regional Airport got its start 80 years ago during World War II.
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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