Boneyard Files: Sikorsky H-34 – The Multi-Utility Workhorse of the Fifties
Sikorsky H-34, a versatile 1950s military helicopter, served in Vietnam, Algeria and beyond before retirement…
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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni
Today in aviation history: On October 7, 1932, the Stipa-Caproni made its first flight, pioneering…
Museum of Flight Offers New Admission Discounts for 2025
The Museum of Flight offers fall 2025 discounts: 50% off weekday tickets during “Sunset Special”…
The Oldest Aircraft in the Americas, Blériot XI , Soars Again at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Blériot XI serial number 56, the oldest flying aircraft in the Americas, takes flight again…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
Today in aviation history: On October 6, 1975, the MiG-29 Fulcrum made its first flight.…
National WASP WWII Museum Welcomes New Executive Director; Current Director Joins Board of Directors
Dr. Rachael McClain is named Executive Director of the National WASP WWII Museum, as Lisa…
MSÖ Air & Space Museum Progresses on Focke-Wulf FW-190A8/N Restoration
Update: Türkiye’s MSÖ Air & Space Museum reports major progress on its Focke-Wulf FW-190A8/N restoration,…
GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Warbird Calendars Take Flight for 2026
Discover Phil Makanna’s 2026 GHOSTS calendars – stunning air-to-air images of WWI & WWII aircraft,…
Today in Aviation History: First Recorded Aerial Victory
Today in aviation history: On October 5, 1914, the first recorded aerial victory occurred when…
Searching for the Lost Flyers of Santo: The South Pacific WWII Museum’s Most Ambitious Mission Yet
The South Pacific WWII Museum and the Lawrence Gordon Foundation are teaming up to locate…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z “Sentimental Journey”
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes readers for a tour of the Commemorative Air Force's…
Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1 Launches Into Orbit
Today in aviation history: On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial…
Tillamook Air Museum Welcomes Historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
The Tillamook Air Museum welcomes a historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star on loan from the…
Avro Vulcan XH558 – Tenth Anniversary of the Final Flight
Join the Vulcan to the Sky Trust on Nov. 8, 2025, at Retford Majestic Theatre…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Taylorcraft TG-6 N39177
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the…
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