Boneyard Files: Sikorsky H-34 – The Multi-Utility Workhorse of the Fifties
Sikorsky H-34, a versatile 1950s military helicopter, served in Vietnam, Algeria and beyond before retirement…
Flight Test Files: Tupolev Tu-144LL – The NASA Supersonic Research Program
NASA and Russia used the Tupolev Tu-144LL in the 1990s to study supersonic flight, gathering…
Final Weekend Set for The MiG-21 Project at The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight will host the final public weekend of The MiG-21 Project on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee
On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…
Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16
Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…
The Gunner Who Fell From the Sky…Without a Parachute. The Story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee
Discover the extraordinary true story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee, the World War II B-17…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess
Night of the Bear is a tense techno-thriller by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation
On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…
Boeing Extends Platinum-Level Support of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Boeing has renewed its Platinum-level sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, extending a long-standing partnership that…
Avro Lancaster Takes Flight: Marking 85 Years Since the Prototype’s Maiden Airborne Test
Eighty-five years ago, the Avro Lancaster prototype made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15
On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…
Planes of Fame’s Stinson L-5 Sentinel Returns to Chino
Written by Adam Estes, this article covers the return of the Planes of Fame Air…
Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396 – Restoration Update – Winter 2025
An in-depth update on the reconstruction of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396, detailing tailplane rebuild progress,…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I (L-20A) Beaver N682AF
Explore the story of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver N682AF, a restored L-20A with a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire
On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…
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