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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2

Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…

Austin Hancock

American Airpower Museum to Host C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience

Step back in time with the American Airpower Museum’s C-47 D-Day Living History Flight on…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11

On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…

Austin Hancock

AirCorps Aviation Now Hiring Art Technician

AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, MN is hiring an Art Technician to support its art department…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10

On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…

Austin Hancock

Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing Provides Update on AC-47 “Spooky” Restoration

The CAF Gulf Coast Wing is nearing completion of its AC-47 “Spooky” gunship restoration, with…

Moreno Aguiari

Book Talk at the Museum of Flight in Seattle Explores Rivalries in the New Space Race

Join the Museum of Flight in Seattle on October 1 for a book talk with…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War

On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…

Moreno Aguiari

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 247

Follow the restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 Just Jane at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.…

Moreno Aguiari

The Fleet Air Arm Museum Receives £50k Boost to Fairey Barracuda Reconstruction Project

The National Museum of the Royal Navy announces a major breakthrough in securing a grant…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader BuNo. 138899

Randy Malmstrom's profile on the first prototype for the Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader.

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1

On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…

Austin Hancock

AirFest 2025 Returns to NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum with Historic Aircraft and Family Activities

Experience AirFest 2025 at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, August 28–31. Explore historic…

Moreno Aguiari

Castle Air Museum Repaints Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

Volunteers at the Castle Air Museum set themselves to work on a B-52D Stratofortress.

Adam Estes