The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s

The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…

Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat

The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…

For King and Country: Major Mick Mannock’s 61 Victories in the Great War

The story of Major Mick Mannock, one of Britain’s most decorated First World War fighter…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch

On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…

Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority

The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…

“Kilroy Was Here”: The Origins and Legacy of Artwork and Media During World War II

From a shipyard inspector’s chalk mark to a global wartime symbol, the story of Kilroy…

Flight Test Files: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter – Mastering the Aerodynamics of the Razor-Thin Wing

How NASA used the F-104 Starfighter’s razor-thin wing to explore supersonic handling, shuttle approaches, and…

From the Racetrack to the Clouds: The 26 Victories of Captain Edward Rickenbacker

From mechanic and racing driver to America’s leading WWI ace, Edward Rickenbacker’s 26 victories reflected…

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Wings Like Eagles: The Evolution of Military Aircraft from Wright to Warbird by John Thow

Wings Like Eagles by John Thow traces the evolution of military aircraft through striking photography…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4

On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…