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…
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…
The Swamp Ghost and the Fight to Protect Pacific War Wrecks
The story of the Swamp Ghost, a B-17E Flying Fortress crash-landed in Papua New Guinea,…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – FIAT Aeritalia Fighters: CR.32, CR.42 Falco, G.50 Freccia, G.55 Centauro by Luigino Caliaro
FIAT Aeritalia Fighters by Luigino Caliaro offers an authoritative, richly illustrated history of the CR.32,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan
On December 26, 1982, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan made its first flight, introducing the largest…
The Museum of Flight’s Free First Thursday Moves to January 15 Due to New Year’s Holiday
The Museum of Flight’s January Free First Thursday has been rescheduled to January 15 due…
Won’t Be Home for Christmas! A Christmas Tribute to Servicemembers Away from Home
A reflective tribute by Marty Steiner exploring how American servicemembers have experienced Christmas away from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C
On December 25, 1958, the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C flew for the first time, marking an…
When Christmas Came to a Nation at War: Life on the American Home Front
A reflective look at Christmas on the American home front during World War II, exploring…
Aviation Innovation Lessons from Historical Collections
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”
Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…
Today In Aviation History: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…
Air Zoo’s Winter Break Events Bring Hands-On Holiday Fun for Families
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo hosts Winter Break Family Fun Days with hands-on science activities,…
RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 ‘Major’ Maintenance Update
Exclusive update for Club members on the Major maintenance of Lancaster PA474, detailing engine removal,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Roc
On December 23, 1938, the Blackburn Roc made its first flight. This article looks at…
Sheperd Paine’s Iconic B-17G Diorama Finds Permanent Home at EAA Aviation Museum
The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh welcomes Sheperd Paine’s legendary B-17G, B-24, and P-61 dioramas,…
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