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…
Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat
The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—made…
B-29 Doc Joins Performer Lineup for 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
The legendary B-29 Doc is set to soar over Dayton this June as part of…
Leland Pennington Day: Remembering a Tuskegee Airman’s Disappearance 80 Years Later
A memorial service for Flight Officer Leland "Sticks" Pennington brings his hometown community together and furthers…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe took to…
Evel Knievel’s Skycycle X-2 Replica Joins Spirit of Flight Museum Collection
The Spirit of Flight Foundation in Nampa, Idaho, has announced the addition of a replica…
From Deck to Display: The Only C-130 to Ever Land on a Carrier Lives at the National Naval Aviation Museum
LOOK MA, NO HOOK: The Legendary Carrier Landings of KC-130F BuNo 149798. The very aircraft…
Restoring “Sandbar Mitchell”: A Youth-Driven Revival of a WWII B-25 Bomber – Spring 2025 Update
The restoration of the WWII B-25J Sandbar Mitchell is gaining momentum at a the Warbirds…
‘Sophie’ the Strutter: A Sopwith 1½ Strutter Comes to Life in Scotland
After more than two decades of meticulous craftsmanship, a full-scale Sopwith 1½ Strutter named Sophie…
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…
World’s Only Airworthy AVRO Anson Arrives in Belgium
The world’s only airworthy AVRO Anson Mk.I, serial MH120 (ZK-RRA), has arrived in Belgium after…
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Announces 2025 Display Program
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has unveiled its 2025 display programme, featuring a packed…
WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds by Joe Glyda
In WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds, Joe Glyda blends stunning…
Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record
On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…
P-51 Mustang Gunfighter to Join the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour
The legendary P-51 Mustang Gunfighter is joining forces with B-29 DOC for select stops on…
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