Making Aircraft Survivable: Abraham Wald’s Counterintuitive Armor Theory

Abraham Wald’s World War II survivability theory revealed how bomber armor should be placed, using…

Michael W. Michelsen Jr.

Phantom and Stratotanker: East Mississippi Veterans Park Expands at Historic Key Field

The East Mississippi Veterans Park at historic Key Field continues to grow with the addition…

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Francesco Baracca: The Italian WWI Ace Who Gave Ferrari Its Horse

Francesco Baracca, Italy’s leading World War I ace with 34 victories, rose from cavalry officer…

Kapil Kajal

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-52

On February 12, 1947, the Sikorsky S-52 made its first flight, introducing all-metal rotor blades…

Austin Hancock

Grounded Dreams: US Navy’s P6M SeaMaster and the End of Seaplane Bombers

The Martin P6M SeaMaster was a jet-powered Navy seaplane built for nuclear strike missions, but…

Kapil Kajal

Airbase Georgia Names 2026 Officers and Recognizes Outstanding Members

CAF Airbase Georgia has named its 2026 officers and honored members whose volunteer work and…

Amreetam Basu

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling

In this issue, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines a rare Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-8

On February 11, 1956, the Antonov An-8 made its first flight, marking the Soviet Union’s…

Austin Hancock

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome – Winter Update 2026

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Winter Update 2026 outlines off-season maintenance, restoration work, planning for the upcoming…

Amreetam Basu

First 25 Years of Powered Flight Highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will feature a “Pioneers of Flight” exhibit showcasing original aircraft and…

Moreno Aguiari