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…
How Long Does it Take to Study Aviation in The USA
Discover aviation education timelines in the USA, from quick pilot certifications to four-year degrees. Compare…
Goodyear Bringing 1925 Livery Blimp to Oshkosh for Airship Centennial Celebration
Goodyear is set to make a historic return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 by bringing…
B-29 DOC Returns to World War II Weekend in Reading, PA
The skies over Reading, Pennsylvania, will roar with history this June as B-29 DOC, one…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…
The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey
The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical feat—it’s a heartfelt…
Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies!
The Military Aviation Museum's Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero successfully completed its first post-restoration flight…
Drone Captures Majestic View of Lancaster Poppy Tribute at International Bomber Command Center
A sweeping drone shot reveals a powerful tribute unfolding across the grounds of the International…
Surprise Visitor: Grumman Albatross Lands at Bresso Airfield, Italy
One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”
In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Attacker F.1
On May 5, 1950, the Supermarine Attacker F.1 took its first flight, becoming the first…
Avro Lancaster: From An Unreliable Mess To A War Winner
The evolution of the disastrous Avro Manchester to legendary Avro Lancaster that defined the RAF…
The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft
On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A—a reconnaissance variant of the experimental YB-49 flying wing—took…
Legends of Airpower Joins Jones Beach Air Show Commemorating the End of World War II
Warbirds of the American Airpower Museum will join in the commemorative events and airshow surrounding…
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