Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
Yorkshire Air Museum Prepares for Santa Airlines’ Fourth Annual Holiday Arrival
Yorkshire Air Museum will welcome back Santa Airlines for its fourth year on December 13,…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 s/n 2421014
In this Warbird Profiles feature, Randy Malmstrom explores the rare, airworthy Polikarpov I-16 Type 24…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Gee Bee Model R
On August 13, 1932, the Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster made its first flight.…
New Markings for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster in 2027
In 2027, BBMF Lancaster PA474 will debut new markings honoring IX Squadron’s wartime Lancaster LM220,…
Vultee BT-13 “Annie” Flies Again!
After seven years of hard work after a runway incursion, the team restoring the Vultee…
Today in Aviation History: August 12 First Flight of the Bristol T.B.8
On August 12, 1913, the Bristol T.B.8 first took flight. Designed by Henri Coandă, this…
Jimmy Stewart Biopic to Begin Filming in Ireland This September
A new biopic, Jimmy, starring KJ Apa, will chronicle Hollywood legend and WWII hero Jimmy…
Flying A Milkstool Pilot Report on the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Pilot Austin Hancock takes the 1957 Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer for a spin, sharing its history,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer ERJ-145
On August 11, 1995, the Embraer ERJ-145 first took flight, launching a successful regional jet…
Lockheed L-1649A Super Star Receives Original 1950s Lufthansa Paint Scheme
Lufthansa’s restored Lockheed L-1649A Super Star now wears its original 1950s livery. See how the…
Building the Last Convair B-36: Handmade Peacemaker Cockpit Project Progresses
Brian Pierson advances his scratch-built Convair B-36H cockpit, adding aluminum canopy work, functional controls, and…
Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…
Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium Returns to Las Vegas for 12th Annual Gathering
Join aviation historians and enthusiasts at the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium in Las…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada
On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…
Aerodynamics at the Edge: How Innovation Shaped the Avro Vulcan’s Wing
Discover how Cold War-era engineers refined the Avro Vulcan’s wing design through groundbreaking wind tunnel…
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