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,…
Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter to Fly Over Portage and Kalamazoo
A restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will visit the Air Zoo in Portage and Kalamazoo…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Acquires Historic Nose Art Collection by WWII Artist Cpl. Tony Starcer
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has acquired the Tony Starcer Collection,…
The Unique Shin Meiwa UF-XS: Japan’s Experimental Flying Boat
Discover the history and unique design of the Shin Meiwa UF-XS, Japan’s experimental flying boat…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader
On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…
PBY-5A Catalina ‘Miss Pick Up’ Returns to Duxford After Unexpected Engine Change in France
PBY-5A Catalina 'Miss Pick Up', the UK-based Catalina flying boat, returns to Duxford after an…
Jack Northrop’s Shadow: How a Century-Old Vision Took Flight in Operation Midnight Hammer
Stephen Chapis explores the century-long legacy of Jack Northrop’s flying wing design, culminating in the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: SPAD S.XIII C.1
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s meticulously…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight to Reach a Mile High
On July 9, 1910, Walter Brookins became the first pilot to fly a mile high,…
PBY-5A Catalina “Princess of the Stars” Temporarily Grounded: Soaring by the Sea Foundation Seeks Support for Engine Overhaul
The Soaring by the Sea Foundation’s historic PBY-5A Catalina, Princess of the Stars, is grounded…
Kawaguchiko Motor Museum/Fighter Museum to Reopen Through August
The Kawaguchiko Motor Museum/Fighter Museum near Mount Fuji will open in August this year, offering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
Chasing Amelia: New Clues Spark Bold Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Lost Plane
A new expedition led by Purdue University aims to locate Amelia Earhart’s missing plane on…
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