Publications

From the moment the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903 to the modern-day reliance on stealth aircraft and drones, there have been significant advances made in aviation. Milestones of Flight celebrates each era of advancements by showcasing the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's world-class aircraft collection. 

Art of the Airport Tower is a photographic journey to airports in the U.S. and around the world. This book, the companion volume to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exhibition of the same name, explores 85 historic and contemporary airport towers through more than 100 fine art photographs by Carolyn Russo. 

First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planes and their crews on a race around the world. 

This book depicts the rich technological heritage of Virginia, featuring 200 B&W images from local, state, and national archives—nearly all previously unpublished. Images of Aviation series.

The untold story of the birth of the Predator drone, a wonder weapon that transformed the American military, reshaped modern warfare, and sparked a revolution in aviation. Author was NASM Verville Fellow.

Souvenir book for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center

A concise, yet detailed, introduction to the X-15 that is definitive and beautifully illustrated.

First published by Brassey's: Putnam Aeronautical; first American edition, 1997.

Originally printed by Putnam, 1972; revised reprinting by Smithsonian Institution Press, 1982; reprinted Paladwr Press, 1998. 

Originally published by Putnam, 1983; reprinted by Smithsonian Institution Press, 1984; reprinted by Paladwr Press, 1997.