The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

America 250: The Air & Space Power Story

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America 250: The Air & Space Power Story explores how every U.S. state has helped shape America’s air and space power. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this series travels state by state, following the order they joined the Union to spotlight one defining, tangible connection to airpower or spacepower in each community. From historic sites and aircraft to launch facilities and innovation hubs, we uncover the people, places, and stories that form a collective tapestry of service, innovation, and sacrifice. Over 50 weeks, we tell the story of American air and space power, one state at...

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Pennsylvania | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 2 14.01.2026 7:34

On this week’s episode of the America 250: Air and Space Power podcast, we continue our tour around the nation to learn more about the key artifacts, places, and people that helped pioneer air and space power. Heather, Doug, and Charles visit Pennsylvania and explore the invention of the Air Force’s first integrated weapons system: the P-61 Black Widow. We also learn about a key installation in Jo...

Delaware | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 1 08.01.2026 9:39

This week we’re kicking off the America 250: Air and Space Power podcast. 2026 is a major anniversary for our country—250 years since our forefathers created an independent nation. We’re excited to help celebrate that history through an air and space lens. Each state has contributed to the Air Force and Space Force in one way or another. There isn’t one key artifact, person, or exhibit. Instead, i...

Telling America’s Air & Space Power Story 22.12.2025 1:18

In this teaser episode, we kick off America 250: Air and Space Power Story, a year-long journey honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States through the lens of airpower and spacepower. Every state has played a role in shaping America’s Air Force and Space Force—and over the next 50 weeks, we’ll tell those stories one state at a time, following the order they joined the Union. Each episode...