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 Fairey Fantôme

Learn about the Fairey Fantôme, the Belgian-designed biplane fighter that first flew on June 6,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur

Explore the history of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur, the French counter-insurgency prototype developed during…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Peto

Discover the story of the Parnall Peto, the submarine-launched reconnaissance aircraft that first flew on…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star Sets New World Speed Record

On June 3, 1946, a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star set a new world speed record,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore

Learn the story of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore, Belgium’s ambitious 1930s multi-role combat aircraft prototype…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Model 170

Discover the history of the Cessna Model 170, the classic taildragger that first flew on…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Model 45

On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YA-9

On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman G-21 Goose

On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…

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2026 Geneseo Airshow Preview: A Sentimental Journey

The 2026 Geneseo Airshow will feature the return of B-17G Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in…

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