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: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill
Discover the story of David Lee “Tex” Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…
Hirosawa City Aviation Museum
Discover the Hirosawa City Aviation Museum in Ibaraki, Japan—home to a rare two-seat Mitsubishi Zero,…
Discovery’s Next Mission: Budget Bill Includes $85M to Relocate Historic Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston
A new federal budget bill includes $85 million to relocate space shuttle Discovery from the…
Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age
A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…
Flying Through Firewalls: How VPNs Help Aviation Enthusiasts and Historians Access Global Resources
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
C-47 “That’s All, Brother” to Visit B-29 DOC Hangar in Wichita This Weekend
Experience living history as the C-47 That’s All, Brother visits the B-29 DOC Hangar in…
Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter to Fly Over Portage and Kalamazoo
A restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will visit the Air Zoo in Portage and Kalamazoo…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Acquires Historic Nose Art Collection by WWII Artist Cpl. Tony Starcer
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has acquired the Tony Starcer Collection,…
The Unique Shin Meiwa UF-XS: Japan’s Experimental Flying Boat
Discover the history and unique design of the Shin Meiwa UF-XS, Japan’s experimental flying boat…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader
On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…
PBY-5A Catalina ‘Miss Pick Up’ Returns to Duxford After Unexpected Engine Change in France
PBY-5A Catalina 'Miss Pick Up', the UK-based Catalina flying boat, returns to Duxford after an…
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