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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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American Aviation NA-73X (P-51 Mustang)
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 26, 1940, at Mines…
This Day in Aviation History: Final Commercial Flight of The British Airways Concorde
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 24, 2003, at 4:05…
This Day in Aviation History: First Flight of The YF-102 Delta Dagger
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 24, 1953, at Edwards…
Your Stories: Who’s Available to Fly in The BT-13 With Col McGee?
Your Stories is a collection of memories sent by our readers and readopted as articles…
Lockheed Martin On The Big Screen
Maverick exceeded Mach 10 when he piloted a conceptual hypersonic aircraft, known as Darkstar, designed…
This Day in Aviation History: First Flight of The YB-49
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 21, 1947, at Northrop…
BBMF Launch a Brand-new Spitfire Simulator Experience
PRESS RELEASE The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire simulator project began in April 2022…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Learjet
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 7, 1963, the first…
AMARG: America’s Strategic Military Aircraft Reserve – New Book by Veronico & Dunn
New AMARG Book Marks 75th Anniversary of the Boneyard Noted aviation authors Jim Dunn…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American Aviation XP-86
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 1, 1947, after three…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The F-101 Voodoo
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On September 29, 1954, at Edwards…
10 Best Aviation Universities in the World
Without any doubt, the aviation field is one of the crucial industries for the worldwide…
Best Aviation Scholarships to Start Your Flying Career in 2022
One of the main reasons many people choose not to pursue a particular degree is…
Elvis and the Learjet
Elvis and the Learjet (as told to Stan Stokes by Clay Lacy)* *adapted from an article…
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