Flight Test Files: F-84F Thunderstreak – Testing the Limits of the 40-Degree Sweep

The F-84 Thunderjet evolved into the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, aiding early jet research and NATO…

Aces of the Great War: Michel Coiffard – The Spad Specialist of the Cigognes

Michel Coiffard, a French WWI ace, scored 34 victories, including 24 balloons, becoming one of…

Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922

The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…

Financial Strain Forces Closure of Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum

Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum has closed due to financial strain, rising costs, and declining…

Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100

On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…

Saved from the Ice: The Story of the Rescue and Restoration of the B-17E “My Gal Sal”

Discover the remarkable story of the B-17 Flying Fortress My Gal Sal—recovered after more than…

Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch

The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…

Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host “Soar into Spring” Event Featuring Sabre vs. MiG Korean War Jet Demonstration

Planes of Fame Air Museum’s April 4, 2026 “Soar into Spring” event features a rare…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141

On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…

Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence

The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…