During WWII, the Electra Junior transitioned from a civilian plane to an important military transport. Its speed, reliability, and versatility made it a valuable asset behind the front lines. Discover ...

The Aviator and the Showman” by Laurie Gwen Shapiro is an exciting new book about Amelia Earhart that has already created ...

It is a mystery that has captivated the world for 88 years, and now scientists believe they have finally found Amelia Earhart ...

The Aviator and the Showman,' Laurie Gwen Shapiro's vibrant account of Amelia Earhart's union with a publicity-seeking ...

Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart mysteriously disappeared while attempting to circumnavigate the globe, researchers have announced a new expedition to locate the aviation pioneer’s lost aircraft.

Sidney Cotton, the inspiration for James Bond, developed aerial reconnaissance equipment to photograph German positions ...

A defense variant of Electra’s EL9 could shed the model’s original bright yellow livery in favor of a more covert appearance for military operations. [Courtesy: Electra] PARIS—Lockheed ...

The university's research foundation also helped fund the Lockheed Electra 10E plane that was specifically outfitted for Earhart's global trip.

"Today, as a team of experts try again to locate the plane, the Boilermaker spirit of exploration lives on.” As part of Purdue University’s pioneering efforts in aeronautical research, PRF funded the ...