Discover the history of the Cessna Model 170, the classic taildragger that first flew on…
On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…
On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…
On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…
The 2026 Geneseo Airshow will feature the return of B-17G Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in…
On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…
On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…
On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…
On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
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