Month: December 2024
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar 750
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-144
Though ultimately a failure, the Tu-144 was the world's first supersonic transport to fly, and…
2024 In Review Through Vintage Aviation News’ Articles
2024 was a remarkable year for vintage aviation and Vintage Aviation News, with significant milestones,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
The MiG-15 earned a reputation for its firepower, maneuverability, and ruggedness in the Korean War.
WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update
From flying combat missions over Europe to conducting global surveys for National Geographic, this B-17…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator
This most widely produced American heavy bomber of WWII served in virtually every operational theater.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M
While the Mitsubishi Type 89 Carrier Attack Aircraft proved to be unsuccessful, it is an…
Vulcan XH558 Secures Long-Term Home at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Vulcan to the Sky Trust Secures Its Future: Vulcan XH558 Finds Stability at Doncaster Sheffield…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American FJ-2 Fury
This navalized variant of the F-86 Sabre made its first flight on December 27, 1951
Airbase Georgia P-47N Thunderbolt Soars in 12 Planes of Christmas, Stretch Goal Announced
Airbase Georgia's P-47N Thunderbolt Shines in 12 Planes of Christmas Campaign with Stretch Goal Revealed…
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