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…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose
Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…
The Mighty Douglas DC-3 Celebrates 90 Years Flying
Explore the origins of the Douglas DC-3, from the DST’s first flight and hard-won development…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…
Give the Gift of Aviation History This Holiday Season
Shop Barnstormer USA for aviation-inspired jackets, polos, and hoodies celebrating mechanical ingenuity and flight history.…
Passing the Torch: One of The World’s Two Flying F-100F Super Sabre Begins a New Chapter
After nearly 30 years under Dean Cutshall’s care, one of the two world’s only flying…
Douglas DC-3 90th Anniversary Broadcast Series Brings Global Community Together to Celebrate a Flying Legend
Celebrate 90 years of the Douglas DC-3 with the DC-3 Society’s 90th Anniversary Broadcast Series,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc
Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…
DC-3 Society Launches Operations Committee to Advance Training and Safety Standards
The DC-3 Society launches its new Operations Committee to advance standardized training, safety procedures, and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10
On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Opens Ticket Sales for Next Summer’s Aviation Celebration
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 has officially opened ticket sales for next summer’s “World’s Greatest Aviation…
Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record
On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…
Help Get the DreamBig Entertainment F/A-18 Cockpit Back on the Road
An accident damaged Dewey Larson’s DreamBig Entertainment F/A-18 cockpit while departing ICAS. The airshow community…
The Museum of Flight’s Education Program Alumni Now Includes Astronaut Lauren Edgar
The Museum of Flight celebrates a milestone as education program alum Lauren Edgar joins NASA’s…
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