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,…
WWII Bomber Douglas A-20 Havoc Returns to Papua New Guinea After 80 Years
A restored Douglas A-20 Havoc bomber, Hell’n Pelican II, has returned to Papua New Guinea…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YF-17
On June 9, 1974, the Northrop YF-17 made its first flight. Though it lost the…
Historic Transcontinental Racer P-51 Mustang for Sale
In the golden age of postwar aviation, few figures embodied the daring spirit of air…
Rebuilding History: The Remarkable Mission of Hangar Thirteen and the Resurrection of B-17F “Lucky Thirteen”
Deep in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, a small but determined team is quietly…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire TE311 Turns 80
Spitfire Mk XVI TE311, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, marks its 80th…
Today in Aviation History: First Experiments in Cabin Pressurization
On June 8, 1921, the first cabin pressurization test flight took place at McCook Field…
Cold War Wheels Returns to the Yorkshire Air Museum – Bigger and Bolder for 2025
The Yorkshire Air Museum’s unique classic car and motorcycle show, Cold War Wheels, returns on…
Win a Vintage Taildragger or $30,000: Wings of the North Launches 2025 Aircraft Sweepstakes
Enter Wings of the North’s 2025 sweepstakes for a chance to win a restored 1950…
Gordon H. Root, a Mustang Pilot Not To Be Forgotten: Honoring a Rochester, NY P-51 Mustang Pilot Lost Too Soon
2nd Lt. Gordon H. Root of Victor, New York, never saw combat overseas—but his sacrifice…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine S.5 Racer
On June 7, 1927, the Supermarine S.5 made its first flight. Designed by Reginald Mitchell…
EAA Warbirds of America Urges Warbird Operators to Comment on FAA Pilot Authorization Proposal
FAA proposal could change how qualified pilots operate Experimental aircraft. EAA Warbirds of America urges…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
On June 6, 1944, the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning made its first flight. Designed as…
Douglas DC-3 Returns to Exposition Park
A Douglas DC-3 is being relocated from the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center at…
B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter to Visit Richmond International Airport June 12-16
The B-29 DOC and P-51 Mustang Gunfighter will be at Richmond International Airport June 12-16,…
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