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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

December 22, 2024 Adam Estes 0

A favorite of many aviation enthusiasts, the Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying jet-powered aircraft in history, even 60 years after its maiden flight. […]

This Day in Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88

December 21, 2024 Adam Estes 0

The multirole aircraft is considered by aviation historians to have been the one of the most versatile and adaptable German aircraft of WWII. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707

December 20, 2024 Adam Estes 0

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, […]

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Values Of A National Hero Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorialized

December 20, 2024 Stephen Chapis 0

New memorial honors the selfless dedication of Major Charles Loring, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient and combat pilot in World War II and Korea. […]

Grumman XTB3F 1 Guardian at NAS Patuxent River in December 1949

This Day in Aviation: First Flight of the Grumman AF Guardian

December 19, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Although it was not the most successful aircraft of the post-WWII US Navy, this torpedo-bomber turned submarine hunter paved the way for dedicated ASW aircraft […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver

December 18, 2024 Adam Estes 1

While the Helldiver was certainly hampered by mechanical troubles, the “Big-Tailed Beast” would still play a vital role in the US Navy’s victory over Japan during the Second World War […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3

December 17, 2024 Adam Estes 1

One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is still in service around the world nearly 90 years ago. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

December 16, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Developed in the 1950s, this Soviet turboprop transport has seen widespread service in war and peace and remains in service around the world today in both civilian and military capacities. […]