Off we go, into the wild blue yonder...

If you missed the first part of Warplane last week, you still have a chance to catch the conclusion at 8 p.m. Wednesday night.

This two-hour installment follows the advancements of warplanes from the jet age and into the world of stealth flights. For those interested in delving deeper into the technology behind the aircraft, the show's producers have created an in-depth portion of their Web site. This site also offers a collection of World War II plane specifications.

If the show inspires you to seek out some of these fantastic machines in person, don't fret that the winter cold has sent most air shows south until next summer. There are two terrific museums within driving distance of Wisconsin locales that are devoted to aviation.

The EAA Airventure Museum is devoted to experimental aircraft, but also has displays, hangars and exhibits devoted to military aircraft.

For a huge collection of true warplanes - still flight-ready and in their original condition-visit the AirZoo in Kalamazoo, Mich. The museum includes hands-on displays, flight simulators and planes like F-14 Tomcats, FA-18 Hornets and even the fastest plane on earth - the SR-71 Blackbird.

And, on the lighter side of flight, the owner of this site presents the history of flight - in Legos.