Aces of War: Edmond Thieffry – The Lawyer Who Took to the Skies

Belgian WWI ace Edmond Thieffry rose from a crash-prone pilot to a 10-victory ace and…

Grounded Dreams: PZL-230 Skorpion – The Small Agile Battlefield Mirage

PZL-230 Skorpion was a Polish STOL ground-attack aircraft concept with advanced features, but it was…

Vulcan to the Sky Trust to Host “Falklands Conflict” Event Featuring Barry Smith

Vulcan to the Sky Trust will host a Falklands War event on May 2, featuring…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL-104 Wilga

April 24, 1962 marked the first flight of the PZL-104 Wilga, a rugged STOL utility…

Why the F4U Corsair Struggled at Sea—And How It Finally Conquered the Carrier Deck

Mechanical engineer and historian Roy Lindberg examines the F4U Corsair’s troubled path to carrier operations,…

Aces of War: Alfred Heurtaux – The Leader of the Storks

French ace Alfred Heurtaux scored 21 victories in WWI, later joined the Resistance in WWII,…

A 1954 de Havilland DH-114 Heron Listed for Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales

A 1954 de Havilland DH-114 Heron is listed for sale, featuring Lycoming engine upgrades and…

Grounded Dreams: Convair Model 48 Charger – The Vision That Fell Short

Convair Model 48 Charger was a STOL light attack aircraft designed for close support, but…

The Bell 47H-1 “Bellairus”: A Rare Pioneer Restored by Passion

The story of Paul Faltyn’s decade-long restoration of a rare Bell 47H-1 helicopter—one of only…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell L-39

April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…