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,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate
On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…
Shuttleworth and Aero Legends Announce New Partnership, Vintage Flight Experiences to Begin in May
Shuttleworth and Aero Legends have joined forces to bring thrilling vintage flight experiences to Shuttleworth…
National Air and Space Museum Completes Restoration of Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik
Last year, we covered the restoration of the National Air and Space Museum’s Ilyushin Il-2…
The Last Battle of Britain Pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, Passes Away at 105
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at 105.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American B-45 Tornado
On March 17, 1947, the North American B-45 Tornado made its maiden flight, marking a…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Aircraft Emerge from Winter Maintenance
As the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) emerges from its winter maintenance period, its…
Restoring the Relics of War: The Story of Fred Bieser and His Mission to Preserve WWII Bomber Turrets
Fred Bieser has spent over three decades bringing World War II bomber turrets back to…
The Last Beechcraft Starships
AQRD keeps the last four airworthy Beechcraft Starships flying, preserving a groundbreaking yet commercially unsuccessful…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240
On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…
Mr. Mustang, The Most Comprehensive Book Containing The Histories of All Civilian-Owned P-51 Mustangs
Dick Phillips spent decades documenting civilian-owned P-51 Mustangs, building the most extensive archive of its…
Women Aerospace Pros Will Inspire Girls At Free Career Event March 15
Women Fly is the Museum of Flight’s premiere aerospace career event for middle and high…
Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service
The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…
Magnificently Restored Grumman G-73 Mallard Now Available for Sale
A magnificently restored Grumman G-73 Mallard is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales.…
Aviation for the Greater Good Featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Last American-registered DC-8 headlines will salute to humanitarian aviation
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