Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…

The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey

The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical feat—it’s a heartfelt…

Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies!

The Military Aviation Museum's Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero successfully completed its first post-restoration flight…

Drone Captures Majestic View of Lancaster Poppy Tribute at International Bomber Command Center

A sweeping drone shot reveals a powerful tribute unfolding across the grounds of the International…

Surprise Visitor: Grumman Albatross Lands at Bresso Airfield, Italy

One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”

In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Attacker F.1

On May 5, 1950, the Supermarine Attacker F.1 took its first flight, becoming the first…

Avro Lancaster: From An Unreliable Mess To A War Winner

The evolution of the disastrous Avro Manchester to legendary Avro Lancaster that defined the RAF…

The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate

At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft

On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A—a reconnaissance variant of the experimental YB-49 flying wing—took…