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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

The Grumman S-2 Tracker made its first flight on December 4, 1952, becoming the U.S.…

Austin Hancock

Barnstormer-USA Launches New Apparel Collection Inspired by Artist Romain Hugault

Barnstormer-USA unveils a premium apparel line created in collaboration with renowned aviation artist Romain Hugault.…

Moreno Aguiari

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…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…

Austin Hancock

NORAD Prepares to Track Santa for 70th Consecutive Year

NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70

The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft

On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…

Austin Hancock

The Douglas SBD Dauntless Mystery: Uncovering a WWII Tragedy in Vanuatu

The South Pacific WWII Museum unravels the story of a Douglas SBD Dauntless recovered in…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288

The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…

Austin Hancock

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Messerschmitt Me 309 – Development & Politics by Dan Sharp & Calum Douglas

Messerschmitt Me 309: Development & Politics by Dan Sharp and Calum Douglas uncovers the little-known…

Joe May

Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher

The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…

Austin Hancock

The Erickson Aircraft Collection

Regular contributor Ugo Vicenzi visits the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon, where he flies…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica

In this article of Randy’s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…

Adam Estes