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,…
Fort Worth Aviation Museum Welcomes Combat Veteran AV-8B Harrier II+
A combat-proven AV-8B Harrier II+ has found a permanent home at the Fort Worth Aviation…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Piper PA-24 Comanche
On May 24, 1956, Piper Aircraft’s sleek new PA-24 Comanche took to the skies for…
£13.7 Million in National Lottery Funding to Preserve RAF Museum and Royal Marines Heritage
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, a landmark £13.7 million in National…
Michigan Flight Museum Honors Memorial Day with Flyovers and ‘Tribute Rosies’ Appearances
As communities across Michigan and Illinois gather to honor fallen service members this Memorial Day,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
On May 23, 1967, the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod took its maiden flight, marking a significant…
Back to Its Roots: B-29 Doc Returns to Original Paint Scheme
Historian Adam Estes has uncovered the story behind B-29 Doc’s new paint scheme, revealing it’s…
54th National Stearman Fly-In Set for September 1–6, 2025 in Galesburg, IL — Pre-Registration Now Open
The unmistakable rumble of radial engines will fill the skies above Galesburg, Illinois, this Labor…
Memorial Day Program Highlights Japanese American Veterans of World War II
This event on May 24 honoring Japanese Americans who served in WWII will include a…
CAF Gulf Coast Wing AC-47 “Spooky” Restoration Update
The Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing is making steady progress on the restoration of…
Today in Aviation History: Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Becomes the USAF’s First African American Major General
On May 22, 1959, Benjamin O. Davis Jr. made history as the first African American…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 245
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane, currently under restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire…
Polaris Program’s MiG-29 is the Fastest Privately-Owned Warbird in the World
Photographer and writer Mike Killian catches up with Jared Isaacman, the Commander of the Polaris…
Today in Aviation History: Charles Lindbergh Completes First Solo Transatlantic Flight
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in his…
P-51C Thunderbird, A Spiritual Tribute
Vintage Aviation News takes a deeper dive into the history of Jimmy Stewart's Mustang air…
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