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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver

December 18, 2024 Adam Estes 1

While the Helldiver was certainly hampered by mechanical troubles, the “Big-Tailed Beast” would still play a vital role in the US Navy’s victory over Japan during the Second World War […]

A-26 Invader ‘Sugarland Express’ For Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales

December 18, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

This A-26 Invader has benefited from extensive maintenance at Meier Motors over the past year. Equipped with dual controls and an executive interior featuring six reclining seats, N167B combines functionality with comfort. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: FHCAM’s Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik

December 17, 2024 Zac Yates 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 […]

Forgotten Lysander Registered by Fighter Collection

December 17, 2024 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 0

British, Westland, Yeovilton-built Mk.IIIA example has been placed on the British civil register. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3

December 17, 2024 Adam Estes 1

One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is still in service around the world nearly 90 years ago. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

December 16, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Developed in the 1950s, this Soviet turboprop transport has seen widespread service in war and peace and remains in service around the world today in both civilian and military capacities. […]

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F4U-7 Corsair Rebuild Transferred to Midwest Aero Restorations For Completion

December 16, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

### John O’Connor’s Vought F4U-7 Corsair, BuNo. 133710, Undergoing Rebuild at Midwest Aero Restorations Following 2019 Crash […]

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Honored as Best Museum in Georgia

December 15, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to announce that the museum has won best mueum in the Georgia Business Journal’s annual Best of Georgia Awards. […]