Today In Aviation History: C-119 Makes First Midair Recovery of a Space Capsule

On August 18, 1960, a Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar made history by executing the first…

Austin Hancock

FAA Accredits National Championship Air Races Through 2027

The FAA has accredited the National Championship Air Races through 2027, approving six race classes…

Moreno Aguiari

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

The American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt is being restored to flight in Florida, uncovering a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115

On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…

Austin Hancock

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum Announces AirFest 2025, Its Largest Annual Fundraiser

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum’s AirFest 2025 runs August 28–31, featuring historic aircraft, aerial…

Angela Decker

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…

Austin Hancock

Unlimited Class withdraws from participation in 2025 National Championship Air Races

The Unlimited Class will not compete in the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell,…

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Two Major Artifacts Join American Heritage Museum’s Vietnam War Gallery

The American Heritage Museum adds an SA-2 Guideline missile and Bell HH-1K “Huey” to its…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Battle of Britain RCAF Aerial Victory

Discover the thrilling story of Squadron Leader Ernest "PeeWee" McNab, who, on August 15, 1940,…

Austin Hancock

American Airpower Museum Offers WWII Douglas C-47 Scenic Flights August 16 & 30, 2025

Fly aboard the American Airpower Museum’s WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain Second Chance on August 16…

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