Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II

On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…

Austin Hancock

Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age

A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…

Stephen Chapis

Flying Through Firewalls: How VPNs Help Aviation Enthusiasts and Historians Access Global Resources

"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…

Moreno Aguiari

C-47 “That’s All, Brother” to Visit B-29 DOC Hangar in Wichita This Weekend

Experience living history as the C-47 That’s All, Brother visits the B-29 DOC Hangar in…

Moreno Aguiari

Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter to Fly Over Portage and Kalamazoo

A restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will visit the Air Zoo in Portage and Kalamazoo…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2

Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…

Austin Hancock

Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain

Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…

Ronan Thomas

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Acquires Historic Nose Art Collection by WWII Artist Cpl. Tony Starcer

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has acquired the Tony Starcer Collection,…

Moreno Aguiari

The Unique Shin Meiwa UF-XS: Japan’s Experimental Flying Boat

Discover the history and unique design of the Shin Meiwa UF-XS, Japan’s experimental flying boat…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader

On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…

Austin Hancock

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