Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Aermacchi AM.3CM Bosbok

A detailed Warbird Profile examining the Aermacchi AM.3CM Bosbok, tracing the design, service history, and…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter

On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…

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The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s

The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…

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Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat

The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…

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For King and Country: Major Mick Mannock’s 61 Victories in the Great War

The story of Major Mick Mannock, one of Britain’s most decorated First World War fighter…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch

On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…

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Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority

The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…

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“Kilroy Was Here”: The Origins and Legacy of Artwork and Media During World War II

From a shipyard inspector’s chalk mark to a global wartime symbol, the story of Kilroy…

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Flight Test Files: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter – Mastering the Aerodynamics of the Razor-Thin Wing

How NASA used the F-104 Starfighter’s razor-thin wing to explore supersonic handling, shuttle approaches, and…

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From the Racetrack to the Clouds: The 26 Victories of Captain Edward Rickenbacker

From mechanic and racing driver to America’s leading WWI ace, Edward Rickenbacker’s 26 victories reflected…

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