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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AMX International AMX

On May 15, 1984, the AMX International AMX made its first flight, marking the beginning…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Canberra

On this day in aviation history, 76 years ago—May 13, 1949—the English Electric Canberra took…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: Joan Merriam Smith Completes Around-the-World Flight

On this day in aviation history, 61 years ago—May 12, 1964—American pilot Joan Merriam Smith…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-2

On May 11, 1934, the Douglas DC-2 took its first flight, marking a major leap…

Austin Hancock

Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra – NASA’s Night Intruder Turned Atmospheric Explorer

Once built to prowl the night skies as a tactical bomber, the Martin B-57B Canberra…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—made…

Austin Hancock

Leland Pennington Day: Remembering a Tuskegee Airman’s Disappearance 80 Years Later

A memorial service for Flight Officer Leland "Sticks" Pennington brings his hometown community together and furthers…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe

On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe took to…

Austin Hancock

First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95

On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…

Austin Hancock

WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds by Joe Glyda

In WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds, Joe Glyda blends stunning…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record

On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…

Austin Hancock

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…

Austin Hancock

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…

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Surprise Visitor: Grumman Albatross Lands at Bresso Airfield, Italy

One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made…

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