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: DH.106 Comet Fuselage Delivered to de Havilland Aircraft Museum

On March 20, 1985, the de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Shenley, England, received the fuselage…

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Today in Aviation History: The 99th Pursuit Squadron is Constituted

On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was constituted, making history as the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate

On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American B-45 Tornado

On March 17, 1947, the North American B-45 Tornado made its maiden flight, marking a…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…

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Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service

The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…

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Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways

On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of a legacy…

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Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward O’Hare is Born

On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare was born—a man whose bravery would…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II

On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’

On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…

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