24K views · 945 reactions | Get the story of the B-17 bomber as told through this colorful Flying Fortress and its crew. After its time in combat, the plane toured the U.S. to garner support for WWII. Stream Memphis Belle in Color: https://bit.ly/3gJM1ux | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

In the early days of experimental supersonic flight, scientists had a choice to make: power their plane with a rocket, or a newly emerged technology known as the turbojet. Both came with advantages and drawbacks. 🎥Breaking the Sound Barrier | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

53K views · 1.1K reactions | Reaching 112 mph on the ground and transforming into a flying machine with the flip of a switch, this gyrocopter is one the fastest flying cars. Incredible Flying Cars | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook