Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62

On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…

Austin Hancock

How the Most Awkward Looking Aircraft Became a Deadly Night Killer in World War II

Inside the story of an odd-looking fighter jet that became one of WWII's most effective…

Kapil Kajal

Today In Aviation History: Launch of Operation Bolo

On January 2, 1967, Operation Bolo reshaped the air war over Vietnam as U.S. Air…

Austin Hancock

Update From the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, Fall 2025

Vulcan to the Sky Trust shares its December 2025 update, covering leadership changes, successful fundraising,…

Amreetam Basu

Building the Last Convair B-36 Update

Inside Brian Pierson’s extraordinary scratch-built Convair B-36H Peacemaker project, as contributor Austin Hancock details the…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline

On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled airline began service as the St. Petersburg–Tampa…

Austin Hancock

Planes of Fame Flying Demo, F4U-1A Corsair Returns to the Air on January 3, 2026

Planes of Fame Air Museum welcomes 2026 with the return to flight of its historic…

Amreetam Basu

Spirit of Flight Museum Marks Wright Brothers Legacy with New Monument

The Spirit of Flight Foundation Museum marks the 122nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first…

Amreetam Basu

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Voisin III Replica

Explore the Voisin III replica at Pearson Air Museum, one of only three in the…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: Grumman F8F Bearcat Enters Service

On December 31, 1944, the Grumman F8F Bearcat entered U.S. Navy service, introducing a fast-climbing,…

Austin Hancock

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