On Sunday, the Journal Star told the story of Braniff Flight 250, which plummeted to the ground near Falls City 50 years ago, and introduced you to some of the ...

But in 1966, the year Braniff Flight 250 crashed north of Falls City, the use of such devices was in its infancy. The Braniff crash killed all 42 people on board, making it the deadliest ...

It started with an insurance salesman and one small airplane. From there, it became an aviation empire and one of the most noted names in Texas aviation. From Braniff Airline’s humble beginnings ...

In 1927, Braniff and a group of investors bought a used airplane and began the Oklahoma Aero Club, beginning a flight school, air taxi service, and selling aircraft parts.