Austin Hancock
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…
Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record
On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Attacker F.1
On May 5, 1950, the Supermarine Attacker F.1 took its first flight, becoming the first…
Today in Aviation History: Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Sets New Around-the-World Speed Record
On May 3, 1976, Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Clipper Liberty Bell set a new world…
P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Begins To Take Shape
Project for a flying memorial for Tuskegee Airman Leland Pennington continues
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas SBD Dauntless
Eighty-five years ago today, the Douglas SBD Dauntless made its first flight—ushering in an era…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Buccaneer
On April 30, 1958, the Blackburn Buccaneer made its maiden flight, introducing a rugged and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Boeing 747-400
On April 29, 1988, the Boeing 747-400 took flight for the first time, ushering in…
Today in Aviation History: Record Braking Flight of The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Interceptor
On April 28, 1961, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F soared into history when test pilot Colonel Georgy…
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