Flight Test Files: Tupolev Tu-144LL – The NASA Supersonic Research Program
NASA and Russia used the Tupolev Tu-144LL in the 1990s to study supersonic flight, gathering…
Aces of the Great War: Percy Jack Clayson – The S.E.5a Master of No. 1 Squadron
Percy Jack Clayson rose from WWI mechanic to ace with 29 victories in the S.E.5a…
WWII Combat Veteran Messerschmitt Bf-109F-4 Offered for Auction by Liveauctioneers
A rare 1941 Messerschmitt Bf-109F-4, Werk Number 8694, is up for auction through Costa Blanca…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 35 Draken
Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…
Strauss Airstrip: Preserving a Rare World War II Fighter Base in Northern Australia
Strauss Airstrip, a preserved World War II pursuit fighter installation in Australia’s Northern Territory, offers…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Arkansas Air and Military Museum
Regular contributor Adam Estes explores the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hosts 2025 Members’ Day at RAF Coningsby
The 2025 BBMF Members’ Day at RAF Coningsby showcased Lancaster PA474, Spitfires, Dakota ZA947, and…
Historic Aircraft to Roar One Last Time at Yorkshire Air Museum’s Props Day
The Yorkshire Air Museum will celebrate the end of the season with Props Day on…
Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72
Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: North American AT-6D “Hog Wild Gunner”
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines the Heritage Flight Museum's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Force’s supersonic fighter-bomber that…
Fokker Dr.I Triplane Takes Flight Again at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome After Restoration
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Fokker Dr.I triplane flies again after a major restoration, featuring newly…
Planes of Fame’s Restoration of a Bell P-39 Airacobra
50 years after its recovery from the jungles of Papua New Guinea, a rare Bell…
Planes of Fame’s Aichi D3A2 “Val”: From World War II Service to Preservation
Regular contributor Adam Estes highlights the incredible story behind one of the Planes of Fame's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49
Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…
Stay Connected
Categories
Search
Must Read
Advertisement
Newsletter
