Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
Restored WWII-Era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman Unveiled in Living History Event at Lelystad Airport
A freshly restored WWII-era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman was unveiled at Lelystad Airport on April 25,…
Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Announces Opening for New Galleries
The National Air and Space Museum gets closer to fully completing the most extensive renovation…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Production North American P-86A-1-NA
On May 20, 1948, the first production North American P-86A took flight—marking the beginning of…
B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update – Spring 2025
Work continues on B-17E Desert Rat, with major progress on the cockpit controls, tail wheel…
Fly Fast, Hit Hard, Take a Punch: A Brief History of the War-Winning P-47 Thunderbolt
The venerable P-47 Thunderbolt or "Juggernaut" fought its way to fame for its toughness and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Marathon
On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (May 19, 1946), the Handley Page…
Historic Handley Page Victor Undergoes Camouflage Repaint at Yorkshire Air Museum
The Yorkshire Air Museum’s iconic Handley Page Victor XL231 is being repainted in its original…
Harvard Training Paves the Way for New Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane Pilot
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is preparing for a significant 2025 display season…
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s P-61 Black Widow Spring 2025 Update
Fresh off a year of visible progress—including the application of its Moonbeam Dream nose art—the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 17
On May 18, 1940, Sweden’s Saab 17 made its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
Vulcan-Themed STEM Education Initiative Takes Off Across Yorkshire
A powerful new education initiative is bringing the legacy of the iconic Vulcan bomber into…
Keeping the Past Aloft: T6 Harvard Ltd and the Spirit of the Wacky Wabbit
Nestled in the heart of England’s historic aviation landscape, T6 Harvard Ltd brings the roar…
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum “Innovations in Flight” to Honor 80th Anniversary of WWII’s End with Special Aircraft Display
On Saturday, June 14, the Smithsonian’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will bring history to life…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-2 Neptune
On May 17, 1945, the Lockheed P-2 Neptune took flight for the first time, marking…
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