Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
Today in Aviation History: First Official U.S. Airmail Flight
On September 23, 1911, Earle Ovington completed the first official U.S. airmail flight, marking the…
Rare Curtiss P-36C Heads to California
The last Curtiss P-36C ever built is moving from Duxford to California. Learn about its…
Aviation Archaeology: Exploring the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Calverton
Discover the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in Calverton, NY—home to historic aircraft testing, Calverton…
Today in Aviation History: Grumman F-14 Tomcat Retires from U.S. Naval Service
On September 22, 2006, the F-14 Tomcat officially retired from U.S. Navy service. Explore the…
Commemorative Air Force to Host 2025 Aviation Discovery Fest at Dallas Executive Airport
CAF hosts Aviation Discovery Fest Oct. 3–4 at Dallas Executive Airport with WWII warbirds, rides,…
The Legacy of Warbirds: An Interview with Steve Hinton
Warbird legend Steve Hinton discusses his lifelong passion for vintage aviation, from childhood inspirations to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On September 21, 1942, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress made its first flight, marking a major…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypast Marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day at National Memorial Arboretum
BBMF Lancaster, Hurricane, and Spitfire fly over the National Memorial Arboretum during the 80th VJ…
Air Zoo Secures Major State Grant to Launch “Making Space in Michigan” – A Bold Aerospace Career and Education Initiative
Air Zoo wins $819K grant to launch Making Space in Michigan, a multi-year initiative building…
Are Friends Airplanes? Musician Gary Numan’s Fascinating Aviation Career
Discover Gary Numan’s surprising aviation career—from his love of flight as a child to piloting…
POOR LITTLE LAMBS — The Definitive Baa Baa Black Sheep Book Releases Today
Celebrate the 49th anniversary of Baa Baa Black Sheep with the release of Stephen Chapis’…
Randy Warbird Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing (UC-43 Traveler) N67738
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on Beech Model 17 Staggerwing N67738, which was…
B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter Bring WWII Aviation History to Albuquerque, Sept. 23-24
Experience WWII history in Albuquerque Sept. 23-24 with B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter ride flights…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Vampire
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering…
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