Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger

On December 20, 1954, the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger made its first flight at Edwards…

Austin Hancock

Photographing Dreams: A Conversation with Legendary Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna

Aviation photography legend Philip Makanna shares his life story, artistic philosophy, and reflections on five…

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Chalk 40 and the Ice: How a Douglas C-47 Helped Recover the P-38 “Glacier Girl”

During the recovery of the legendary P-38 “Glacier Girl” from Greenland’s ice, a rugged Douglas…

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Today In Aviation History: First Powered Aircraft Flight in Japan

On December 19, 1910, Japan entered the age of powered flight when Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa…

Austin Hancock

90 Years of the Douglas DC-3: KLM’s “Orange Birds” and a Legacy in Aviation History

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3 with a look at KLM’s wartime orange-painted…

Angela Decker

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc

On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…

Austin Hancock

American Heritage Museum’s Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Winter Restoration Update

The American Heritage Museum is restoring a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt to flight, preserving its combat-era…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose

Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…

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The Mighty Douglas DC-3 Celebrates 90 Years Flying

Explore the origins of the Douglas DC-3, from the DST’s first flight and hard-won development…

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