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 Embraer ERJ-145
On August 11, 1995, the Embraer ERJ-145 first took flight, launching a successful regional jet…
Lockheed L-1649A Super Star Receives Original 1950s Lufthansa Paint Scheme
Lufthansa’s restored Lockheed L-1649A Super Star now wears its original 1950s livery. See how the…
Building the Last Convair B-36: Handmade Peacemaker Cockpit Project Progresses
Brian Pierson advances his scratch-built Convair B-36H cockpit, adding aluminum canopy work, functional controls, and…
Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…
Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium Returns to Las Vegas for 12th Annual Gathering
Join aviation historians and enthusiasts at the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium in Las…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada
On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…
Aerodynamics at the Edge: How Innovation Shaped the Avro Vulcan’s Wing
Discover how Cold War-era engineers refined the Avro Vulcan’s wing design through groundbreaking wind tunnel…
Today in Aviation History: First Non-Stop Flight from Canada to England
On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…
Aero Vintage Books Launches the B-17 Production List, A Comprehensive Online B-17 Research Tool
Aero Vintage Books launches the B-17 Production List, a 4,000-page online database detailing the histories…
Adrian “Warby” Warburton: The Fearless RAF Pilot Who Redefined Aerial Reconnaissance in Malta
Travel blogger Paola Bertoni uncovers the story of RAF pilot Adrian “Warby” Warburton, whose daring…
Historic Aircraft Added to Temporary Display at EAA Aviation Museum
Discover two historic aircraft now on temporary display at the EAA Aviation Museum—a 1907 Santos-Dumont…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Kikka
Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…
“You’re Flying a Ghost”: The Search for the True Identity of a Warbird
Discover how CAF Airbase Georgia’s Douglas SBD Dauntless was mistaken for a lost Army A-24…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Wings of History Air Museum
Nestled in the Santa Clara Valley, the Wings of History Air Museum stands as one…
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