Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter
On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…
The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s
The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude
On February 4, 1935, the Mitsubishi A5M Claude flew for the first time, becoming the…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 253
The latest restoration update on Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” details ongoing structural work, a…
Thunder Returns to Chino: Planes of Fame’s P-47G Thunderbolt Takes Flight Again
Planes of Fame Air Museum celebrates the return to flight of its Republic P-47G Thunderbolt…
Annette Laing to Discuss WWII Britain at Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Feb. 7
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host historian Annette Laing on…
Today In Aviation History: Blériot XIII Breaks Passenger-Carrying Record
On February 3, 1911, the experimental Blériot XIII set a world record by carrying eight…
Hickory Aviation Museum Prepares for Grand Opening
The Hickory Aviation Museum prepares for its long-awaited grand opening as historic aircraft move into…
Turkish Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Restoration Advances Toward 2026 Test Flight
Restoration of the Turkish Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/N at the MSÖ Air & Space Museum continues…
Artemis II to Carry Wright Flyer Fabric as NASA Adjusts Pre-Launch Timeline
NASA’s Artemis II mission will fly a one-inch-square swatch of Wright Flyer fabric alongside other…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance…
Congress Signals Alternative to Moving Space Shuttle Discovery in 2026 Budget
Congress has signaled an alternative to moving Space Shuttle Discovery in the FY2026 budget, declining…
US Navy Announces Mission to Recover a Douglas TBD Devastator
Long considered the "Holy Grail" of WWII U.S. naval aircraft recoveries, a Douglas TBD Devastator…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5B Catalina cutaway
In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF6B
On February 1, 1933, Boeing’s Boeing XF6B made its first flight, marking the company’s final…
Mornings at the Museum: Breakfast, History, and Giant Screen Films at the National Naval Aviation Museum
Start your Tuesday mornings at the National Naval Aviation Museum with exclusive early access, Chick-fil-A…
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