Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 31

On February 10, 1967, the experimental Dornier Do 31 became the world’s first VTOL jet…

Grounded Dreams: The Mirage 4000 and Europe’s Superfighter That Never Was

The Dassault Mirage 4000 was a powerful European superfighter that rivaled the world’s best jets,…

Flying a Legendary Airplane, the Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis”

Explore what it’s like to fly Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s authentic Ryan NYP Spirit of St.…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-540

On February 9, 1955, the Convair CV-540 flew for the first time, marking an early…

Support Options Announced for Repair of Tillamook Air Museum’s Hangar B

Support options have been announced to help fund repairs to Hangar B at the Tillamook…

The B-26 Marauder: From Widow-Maker to Master of Medium Bombing

Discover the evolution of the B-26 Marauder from feared “widow-maker” to a highly effective medium…

P-47 Thunderbolt Restorations Progress in Australia, Including Proposed Two-Seat Conversion

Three Republic P-47 Thunderbolt restorations are advancing in Australia, including plans for a rare two-seat…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild PT-26 Cornell

In his latest Warbird Profile, Randy Malmstrom examines an example of a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen

On February 8, 1967, the Saab 37 Viggen made its first flight, introducing a groundbreaking…

Grounded Dreams: Northrop F-20 Tigershark, One of the Best Fighters That Never Went Into Production

The F-20 Tigershark was fast, capable, and ahead of its time, but politics, timing, and…

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