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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief

After going through a suspension and then a restart, the prototype YF-105A finally took to the skies on October 22, 1955, from Republic Aviation’s test facility in Farmingdale, New York. […]
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Smithsonian’s Albatros D.Va ‘Stropp’: A Mysterious History Uncovered

The World War I German fighter now on display at the NASM has a long history in the public eye, yet much of his true history is still being uncovered. […]
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The CAF Razorback Wing Takes on Vultee BT-13 Restoration Project

Arkansas CAF unite plans to restore World War II-era basic trainer back to its original glory in the colors of local army flying school. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Rockwell X-30

Although cancelled before the prototype was completed, the X-30 program contributed important advancements in high-temperature materials and scramjet technology, which have influenced subsequent hypersonic projects […]
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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing

On October 22, 1947, the Northrop YB-49 took its first flight and started a chain reaction of inspiration, setbacks, and necessities that later gave rise to future world-class bombers like the B-2 stealth bomber. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Beechcraft RC-45J Navigator #585

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October 18, 2024 0

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series […]

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A Bristol Bulldog Biplane Fighter is Once Again in the Sky

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October 18, 2024 0

Master builder Ed Storo of Netarts, Oregon, has recreated this classic Royal Air Force fighter from the 1920s, wearing the colors of RAF No. 19 Squadron. […]

Overview of “Warbirds over the Beach” 2024 at the Military Aviation Museum

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October 17, 2024 2

From C-47s to a Bf 109, this year’s Warbirds Over The Beach Air Show brought out a stellar collection of warbird flypasts and demonstrations. […]

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to Return to Oklahoma

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October 15, 2024 2

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to return to Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium […]

GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Warbird Calendars Are Ready for 2025!

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October 15, 2024 2

GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Warbird Calendars are Back! […]

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The CAF Razorback Wing Takes on Vultee BT-13 Restoration Project

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October 22, 2024 0

Arkansas CAF unite plans to restore World War II-era basic trainer back to its original glory in the colors of local army flying school. […]

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How America’s Youth is Rebuilding a WWII B-25 Bomber

Warbird Restorations

October 21, 2024 1

A Michigan-based nonprofit restoring a salvaged B-25 has a long history of getting young people started on their aviation journeys. […]

The National Naval Aviation Museum Birdcage Corsair Goes on Display

Warbird Restorations

October 11, 2024 1

At the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, the rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair was moved to the display area following a 14-year restoration. […]

A Chat with Vulture’s Row Aviation Owner Chuck Wahl

Warbird Restorations

October 4, 2024 0

Chuck Wahl’s Vulture’s Row Aviation has become a mini-production line for a number of exciting Corsair restorations […]

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CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

Warbird Restorations

October 2, 2024 0

Since the arrival of this Thunderbolt, the skilled restoration team at CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, has been hard at work on the airframe. Below are some of the significant milestones they have already achieved in their mission to restore the WWII fighter to airworthy condition. […]

Fashion Takes the Runway at The Museum of Flight On November 2

Aviation Museum News

October 20, 2024 0

The glamorous Fashion in Flight designer showcase will sparkle among exotic jets. […]

Bristol Hercules Engine Runs in Former RAF Base for the First Time Since WWII

Aviation Museum News

October 20, 2024 0

A rebuilt Hercules engine in a rig demonstrated at Thunder Day event at the museum with the only reconstructed Halifax in the world. […]

Upcoming Haunted Hangar Halloween Party at the American Airpower Museum

Aviation Museum News

October 20, 2024 0

Spooky aviation fun for adults and kids at Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum. […]

The Museum of Flight Becomes The Museum of Fright October 27

Aviation Museum News

October 19, 2024 0

The Museum of Flight celebrates Halloween and Día de los Muertos with family programs and free admission for costumed kids under 18. […]

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Palm Springs Air Museum Brings a SAAB 35 Draken Home

Aviation Museum News

October 14, 2024 0

If you were to have visited California’s Chino Airport over the last few years and walked across the flight apron, you would have seen up to six Saab 35 Draken interceptors parked wingtip to wingtip. […]

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

Vintage Aviation

September 26, 2024 0

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and taking the time to appreciate a meticulously restored airplane from the 1920s or the 1930s that looks as though it […]

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

Vintage Aviation

September 25, 2024 0

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage in a previous incident, the dedicated team from the Centenario del Autogiro association meticulously rebuilt the aircraft, bringing it back to the skies. […]

World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies

Vintage Aviation

September 19, 2024 9

After almost 20 years the world’s only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating the XC-47 floatplane of USAAC trials during World War II. […]

Hollywood Bomber Targets Spring 2024 For Airworthiness

Progress Continues on Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 Restoration

Vintage Aviation

September 18, 2024 0

Significant progress was made last week on the restoration of the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18, with several critical tasks completed across different sections of the aircraft. […]

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Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum

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September 16, 2024 0

Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH […]

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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief

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October 22, 2024 0

After going through a suspension and then a restart, the prototype YF-105A finally took to the skies on October 22, 1955, from Republic Aviation’s test facility in Farmingdale, New York. […]

Stropp on display in the Cotton Palace in Waco TX November 1918 National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian’s Albatros D.Va ‘Stropp’: A Mysterious History Uncovered

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October 22, 2024 0

The World War I German fighter now on display at the NASM has a long history in the public eye, yet much of his true history is still being uncovered. […]

Grounded Dreams: Rockwell X-30

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October 21, 2024 0

Although cancelled before the prototype was completed, the X-30 program contributed important advancements in high-temperature materials and scramjet technology, which have influenced subsequent hypersonic projects […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing

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October 21, 2024 0

On October 22, 1947, the Northrop YB-49 took its first flight and started a chain reaction of inspiration, setbacks, and necessities that later gave rise to future world-class bombers like the B-2 stealth bomber. […]

Huey helicopter at Oshkosh 2015 by Spencer Thornton

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois

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October 20, 2024 3

On October 20, 1956, a helicopter took to the skies that would forever change the face of military aviation. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, initially designated as the Bell Model 204 and known in its early prototype stages as the XH-40, took its first flight. […]

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