Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
Yorkshire Air Museum Prepares for Santa Airlines’ Fourth Annual Holiday Arrival
Yorkshire Air Museum will welcome back Santa Airlines for its fourth year on December 13,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…
Curtiss JN-4D Jenny 2975 Flies Again at Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In
The Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In in Esparto, California, saw the return to flight of Curtiss…
Today In Aviation History: First Bomb Drop from Airplane in War
On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Officially Breaks Ground in Irvine
In April 2025, Vintage Aviation News explored the ongoing efforts of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Aeronautica Macchi Fighters: C.200 Saetta C.202 Folgore C.205 Veltro
Joe May reviews Luigino Caliaro’s Aeronautica Macchi Fighters in his Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf column—a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga
On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…
Controversy Over Space Shuttle Discovery’s Potential Move to Houston
The proposed move of Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston raises concerns over…
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon “Island Doll” Joins the Collection at the Military Aviation Museum
The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach welcomes the historic Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon “Island Doll”…
New Barnstormers USA Retail Display
Barnstormers USA has launched its first U.S. retail display at the Military Aviation Museum in…
Today In Aviation History Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory
On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…
Profile of the Harold Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Explore the rich aviation history of Pennsylvania at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom…
Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service
On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…
Grumman F7F Tigercat Flight Demonstration and Ed Maloney Scale Model Contest at Planes of Fame Air Museum
Planes of Fame Air Museum hosts the Grumman F7F Tigercat flight demonstration, the 8th Annual…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo 88382
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines the history behind the…
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