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…
Aces of the Great War: Percy Jack Clayson – The S.E.5a Master of No. 1 Squadron
Percy Jack Clayson rose from WWI mechanic to ace with 29 victories in the S.E.5a…
CAF Gulf Coast Wing Unveils AC-47 “Spooky” with Commemorative Markings
The CAF Gulf Coast Wing reveals its newly restored AC-47 “Spooky” gunship, featuring markings that…
The Mystery of Alaska’s B-29 Superfortress: The Lady in the Lake
Explore the story of the “Lady in the Lake,” a WB-29 Superfortress submerged at Eielson…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū
On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one…
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,…
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