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 FMA IA 58 Pucará
On August 20, 1969, the FMA IA 58 Pucará made its first flight. Learn about…
Short Scion Floatplane Now on Public Display
The restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF, built in 1937, is now on display at Rochester…
National Championship Air Races Announce Competitor Lineup for 2025 Return in Roswell
The National Championship Air Races reveal the 2025 competitor lineup for their Roswell debut, September…
Today in Aviation History: Curtiss 18T-1 Establishes New World Speed Record
On August 19, 1918, the Curtiss 18T-1 Wasp set a world speed record of 163.1…
Flight Test Museum Acquires MiG-21
The Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base acquires a former Polish Air Force…
The Letter, the Lightning, and the Cave: A World War II Rescue Remembered
Eighty years after two World War II USAAF pilots were shot down over Tuscany, a…
Today In Aviation History: C-119 Makes First Midair Recovery of a Space Capsule
On August 18, 1960, a Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar made history by executing the first…
FAA Accredits National Championship Air Races Through 2027
The FAA has accredited the National Championship Air Races through 2027, approving six race classes…
American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration Update
The American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt is being restored to flight in Florida, uncovering a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115
On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum Announces AirFest 2025, Its Largest Annual Fundraiser
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum’s AirFest 2025 runs August 28–31, featuring historic aircraft, aerial…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
Unlimited Class withdraws from participation in 2025 National Championship Air Races
The Unlimited Class will not compete in the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell,…
Two Major Artifacts Join American Heritage Museum’s Vietnam War Gallery
The American Heritage Museum adds an SA-2 Guideline missile and Bell HH-1K “Huey” to its…
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