Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter
On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…
The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s
The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War
On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…
The Museum of Flight Celebrates 60 Years with Special Weekend Programs
The Museum of Flight celebrates its 60th anniversary September 13–14 with special tours, family activities,…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Members’ Day 2025
Experience the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Members’ Day 2025 at RAF Coningsby on September…
Life-Size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture ‘On Freedom’s Wings’ Unveiled in Lincolnshire
A full-size Avro Lancaster sculpture, On Freedom’s Wings, has been unveiled in Lincolnshire by the…
Warbird Pilot Mark Novak Reaches 1,000 Flight Hours in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Pilot Mark Novak surpasses 1,000 hours in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. Learn about his career,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard
On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…
Major Restoration Milestone for the Mid-America Flight Museum’s B-17G ‘We The People’
Mid-America Flight Museum’s B-17G We The People achieves a milestone with new wing spar installation.…
CAF’s B-24 Diamond Lil Restoration Reaches Key Milestone
CAF’s B-24 Diamond Lil completes first engine run after restoration, marking a major step toward…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…
Doug Matthews Named 2025 Brewer Trophy Recipient
Doug Matthews has been named the 2025 recipient of the Frank G. Brewer Trophy by…
Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy
Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…
Remembering an American Hero: John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Flies West at 103
World War II hero John “Lucky” Luckadoo, last surviving 100th Bomb Group B-17 pilot, dies…
Allied Air Forces Memorial Day 2025 at Yorkshire Air Museum
Join the Yorkshire Air Museum on September 14 for Allied Air Forces Memorial Day, featuring…
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Honored with Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2025
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has received Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award…
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