Austin Hancock

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 โ€œStickyโ€ Pennington.
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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53

On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Pike N202

On March 14, 1927, the Parnall Pike N202 reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight. Designed…

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Today In Aviation History: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador Enters Service with British European Airways

On March 13, 1952, the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador entered airline service with British European Airways,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster II

On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…

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Today In Aviation History: Avro 652 Begins Service with Imperial Airways

On March 11, 1935, the Avro 652 entered passenger service with Imperial Airways, a small…

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Today In Aviation History: First Night Flight Achieved

On March 10, 1910, French aviator ร‰mile Aubrun completed the worldโ€™s first night flight in…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mirage 4000

On March 9, 1979, the Dassault Mirage 4000 made its first flight. The twin-engine prototype…

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Today In Aviation History: Raymonde de Laroche Becomes Worldโ€™s First Licensed Woman Pilot

On March 8, 1910, Raymonde de Laroche became the worldโ€™s first licensed woman pilot, earning…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Helwan HA-300

On March 7, 1964, the Helwan HA-300 interceptor made its first flight. Designed by Willy…

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Today In Aviation History: Avro Anson Enters Military Service

On March 6, 1936, the Avro Anson entered military service, beginning a long career as…

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