Austin Hancock

Commercial Pilot, CFI, and Museum Entrepreneur, with a subject focus on WWII Aviation. I am dedicated to building flight experience so I can fly WWII Fighters, such as the P-51 Mustang, for museums and airshows, and in the USAF Heritage Flight. I lead and run the Pennington Flight Memorial, to honor local MIA Tuskegee Airman F/O Leland “Sticky” Pennington.
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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II

On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2

On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I

On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D

On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom

On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter

On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93

On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot XI

On January 23, 1909, the Blériot XI made its first flight, launching an aircraft that…

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Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs

On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…

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Today In Aviation History: First Scheduled Supersonic Passenger Trips of the Concorde

On January 21, 1976, Concorde entered commercial service, launching the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger…

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