Month: December 2024

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman X-29

Grumman's forward-swept supersonic research aircraft successfully demonstrated new applications for new technological innovations.

Adam Estes

Bucharest Aerospace Museum Seeks Donors and Sponsors to Preserve Aviation Heritage

Bucharest Aerospace Museum Launches Campaign to Build World-Class Destination

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets a World Altitude Record

The Vigilante has distinction of being one of the US Navy's highest-flying aircraft to ever…

Adam Estes

B-17 Update From Aero Vintage Books

Restoration Updates on Historic B-17 Flying Fortresses, Progress on Yankee Lady disassembly and Movie Memphis…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

This rugged bush plane keeps on flying, 70 years after its first flight

Adam Estes

‘Hollywood Bomber’ Conducts Engine Test; To Premier at AirVenture 2025

Details of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 "Super 18" engine test and plans for 2025.

Gary Daniels

“V for Victory, not Vengeance”: The RAF’s Defense of London 80 Years Later

Throughout the waves of bombing and the new V-weapon attacks of 1944-45, the RAF battled…

Emma Quedzuweit

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Production McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

One of the US Air Force's most capable multirole aircraft, this multirole variant first flew…

Adam Estes

Award Winning North American P-51D Mustang “Cripes A’ Mighty” For Sale by Platinum Fighter Sale

Iconic North American P-51D Mustang "Cripes A' Mighty" Honoring Major George Preddy's Legacy Listed for…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Flug Werk Fw-190A-8/M “Weiße 11”

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

Zac Yates