Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon
April 16, 1951 marked the first flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon, a French trainer…
American Heritage Museum’s Ju 87 Stuka Project Advances
The American Heritage Museum’s Ju 87 Stuka restoration progresses toward assembly, with wings, controls, and…
“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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boulton Paul P.120
On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 247D s/n 1729, NC13347
Discover the story of the Museum of Flight's Boeing Model 247D through Randy Malmstrom’s latest…
Displaying Controversy: Exhibiting the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, explore the historical and…
80 Years After Hiroshima: Uncovering the Lost B-29 Superfortresses of China Lake
As the world marks 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing, discover the forgotten story of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2
On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum SBD Dauntless Arrives Ahead of ‘Victory at Sea’ Event
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum welcomes a rare 1942 Douglas SBD Dauntless ahead of its Victory…
Historic WWII-Era German Box Car Arrives in Georgia for Future Exhibit at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
A 1902 German box car used in WWII to transport Allied POWs arrives in Georgia…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A
Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…
Reviving a Legend: Students and Historians Work to Rebuild the Iconic Dornier Do X Flying Boat
In June 2025, Mosbach University students achieved a key milestone by digitally reengineering the Dornier…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden
Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…
The Republic Seabee Over Lake Como: An Amphibian’s Journey Through Time
Aviation writer Luigino Caliaro profiles Republic Seabee N87504 and its journey to Italy’s Lake Como,…
Today in Aviation History: 1909 Wright Military Flyer Becomes the First U.S. Military Airplane
On August 2, 1909, the U.S. Army acquired its first military aircraft, the 1909 Wright…
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