Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite

On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…

The Battle of Midway and the Debut of the Thach Weave

The Battle of Midway saw the debut of the Thach Weave, a tactic that helped…

Boneyard Files: Grumman F-9F Cougar – The Swept Wing Panther in the Arizona Sand

The Grumman F-9F Cougar was the US Navy’s first carrier-based swept-wing fighter jet, developed from…

CAF New England Wing Adds Hiller UH-12A Helicopter to Its Collection

CAF New England Wing has added a Hiller UH-12A helicopter to its collection, expanding its…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix

On May 16, 1930, the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix first flew, later setting major…

Vulcan to the Sky Trust April Update: Progress Continues on XH558 and Future Plans

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust reports April progress on XH558, education programs, and future…

TOP GUN at 40: Inside the Making of an Aviation Icon

On May 16, 1987, the Paramount film TOP GUN was released in theaters across the…

Aces of the Great War: Frederick McCall – The Maverick of No. 41 Squadron

Canadian WWI ace Frederick McCall scored 35 aerial victories with the Royal Flying Corps and…

Aces of War: Karl Bolle – The Leader of the Boelcke Legacy

The story of Karl Bolle, an Oxford-educated German ace who scored 36 victories, led Jasta…

Feel the Need for Speed Again: Cockpit USA Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of the Iconic Top Gun Jacket

Celebrate the anniversary of Top Gun with Cockpit USA’s iconic leather flight jackets, authentic military…