The dream of flying has always fascinated humanity. In evolutionary history, the ability to fly has emerged independently only three times: in birds, pterosaurs, and, uniquely among mammals, in bats.

Large crowd attends 25th Annual Culpeper Air Fest and all eyes were on the sky as Chuck Tippett performed death-defying acts.

The early years -- The races -- The 13 Black Cats -- Post-First World War and barnstorming -- The flying circuses -- Across the pond -- The pilots -- Women in aviation -- Movies and television -- Wing ...