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 Yakovlev UT-2

Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader

On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23

First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’

First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant

Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Dr.I

On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Vega

Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American AJ Savage

On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1

On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant

Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…

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