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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor
Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…
Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI
Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…
Smithsonian’s Albatros D.Va ‘Stropp’: A Mysterious History Uncovered
The World War I German fighter now on display at the NASM has a long…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Beechcraft RC-45J Navigator #585
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Inside the Customized Jets of Professional Sports Teams
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3701G
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
When a Passion Becomes a Career – Bernie Vasquez
A conversation with consummate warbird pilot Bernie Vasquez about his aviation journey.
The Cardington Hangars and Britain’s Airship Guardians
By Ronan Thomas Standing majestically in Bedfordshire farmland, their sheer size and engineering are testament…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
The Skystreak performed an important role in aeronautical research by its being able to fly…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M3-22 Zero 3852
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
A Central New York Tuskegee Airman Receives Posthumous Honor
Legacy, the collection of accomplishments we create through a lifetime. All the good deeds, jobs,…
Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra
During the early 1970s, a Martin B-57B Canberra (ex USAF 52-1576) took part in several…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak s/n 51-9522
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
The History of The Hurricane Hunters
Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and…
WWII P-51 Pilot Reunites With His “Aluminum Sweetheart” at the National Warplane Museum
The Geneseo Airshow provides opportunity for a 101-year-old veteran combat pilot to reunite with his…
Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet
NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station obtained this B-47A Stratojet (labeled NACA 150) to study the…
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