Austin Hancock
Today In Aviation History: Orville Wright Sets a Soaring Record in the 1911 Wright Glider
On October 24, 1911, Orville Wright set a soaring endurance record by remaining aloft for…
Today In Aviation History: Operation Blue Moon is Launched
On October 23, 1962, U.S. Navy RF-8A Crusaders launched Operation Blue Moon, conducting low-level reconnaissance…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY
On October 22, 1934, the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY took flight, marking a key chapter in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling
On October 21, 1966, the Yakovlev Yak-40 made its first flight, becoming the world's first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin P4M Mercator XP4M-1 Prototype
Explore the history of the Martin P4M Mercator, the U.S. Navy's unique piston-and-jet maritime patrol…
PIREP: Flying the Fairchild PT-26 Cornell—The First Step Toward Fighters
Austin Hancock flies the Fairchild PT-26 Cornell, exploring its handling, WWII training role, and his…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.30 Queen Wasp
Discover the Airspeed A.S.30 Queen Wasp, Britain's experimental radio-controlled target aircraft that first flew as…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawks Miller HM-1
Learn about the Hawks Miller HM-1, a sleek American racing aircraft that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.39 Fleet Shadower
Discover the Airspeed A.S.39 Fleet Shadower, an unusual Royal Navy aircraft designed to track enemy…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the First flight of the Bleriot Bl-111/5
Learn about the Blériot 111/5, an innovative French executive transport that first flew on October…
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