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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY
On October 22, 1934, the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY took flight, marking a key chapter in…
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen: The Short-Lived AJ-2 Savage Refueling Shield
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen “White Blades” was a short-lived US Navy squadron that transitioned the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Hispano Buchón N90602
We take a look at the Erickson Aircraft Collection's Buchón, a unique example of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate
On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…
The Last Battle of Britain Pilot, John “Paddy” Hemingway, Passes Away at 105
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at 105.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American B-45 Tornado
On March 17, 1947, the North American B-45 Tornado made its maiden flight, marking a…
Restoring the Relics of War: The Story of Fred Bieser and His Mission to Preserve WWII Bomber Turrets
Fred Bieser has spent over three decades bringing World War II bomber turrets back to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240
On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…
Mr. Mustang, The Most Comprehensive Book Containing The Histories of All Civilian-Owned P-51 Mustangs
Dick Phillips spent decades documenting civilian-owned P-51 Mustangs, building the most extensive archive of its…
Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service
The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…
Revisiting a Forgotten Triumph: The Daring 1919 Transatlantic Flight
David Rooney’s The Big Hop brings to life the daring 1919 race to complete the…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways
On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of a legacy…
Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward O’Hare is Born
On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare was born—a man whose bravery would…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II
On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Pfalz D.XII
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Museum of Flight‘s Pfalz D.XII.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’
On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…
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