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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II

On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2

On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959

Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I

On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D

On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom

On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…

Austin Hancock

Tribute to the Brave: B-17 “Ball Boys” Polo from Barnstormer

Barnstormer honors the WWII legacy of the 511th Bomber Squadron with its B-17 “Ball Boys”…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter

On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…

Austin Hancock

Hawker Hurricane Over Victoria

A detailed look at the Hawker Hurricane’s defining role in the Battle of Britain, focusing…

Ronan Thomas

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93

On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

Austin Hancock

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor

Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor sheds light on…

Joe May

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot XI

On January 23, 1909, the Blériot XI made its first flight, launching an aircraft that…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs

On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…

Austin Hancock

“Midway Madness”: Story of the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless

Adam Estes examines the legacy of the Battle of Midway through the story of “Midway…

Adam Estes