America 250

Pennsylvania

In this episode, we visit Pennsylvania! We explore the invention of the P-61 Black Widow and we learn about a key installation in Johnstown that helped generations of astronauts prepare for space flight.

Delaware

The series begins by spotlighting Delaware, the first state to join the union, and its connection to the invention of air mobility during World War II, plus innovating space suits that took Apollo astronauts to the moon.

Aerospace Advantage

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to present the Aerospace Advantage, with veteran fighter pilot and Senior Resident Fellow Heather “Lucky” Penney as the host.