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 Miles Master

Eighty-six years ago today, on March 31, 1939, the Miles M.9 Master took to the…

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“Stearman Mike” A Midwest Warbird Pilot’s Dedication to Keeping a Famous Trainer Flying

Mike Porter's lifetime in aviation has been dedicated to vintage aviation, especially the care and…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-42

Ninety-five years ago today, the Sikorsky S-42 took flight for the first time, marking a…

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Today in Aviation History: P-51C Mustang ‘Thunderbird’ Sets Transcontinental Speed Record

Seventy-six years ago, the P-51C Mustang Thunderbird streaked across the skies, setting a transcontinental speed…

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Today in Aviation History: First Gyroscopically-Stabilized Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch

Ninety years ago today, on March 28, 1935, Robert H. Goddard launched the first gyroscopically-stabilized…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker D.XXI

On this day in aviation history, 89 years ago—March 27, 1936—the first flight of the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando

Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson

On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight

On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…

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