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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…
My Week At Oshkosh 2022 by Chad Hill
Chad Hill has an incredible talent for capturing aviation lore with his artwork. From small…
Aviation Education in North America: Current Situation
By Sylvester Greer As a student who wants to study aviation in North America, you…
Cold War Fighter Aircraft
SPONSORED ARTICLE Fighters have been the backbone of war since the invention of air power.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of The Lockheed YC-130 Hercules
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the Lockheed YC-130's maiden flight. While some may not…
The First Automatic Airplane Landing
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation The first aircraft autopilots were developed…
The Irreplaceable and Everlasting Super Guppy
On August 10th, NASA’s venerable Aero Spacelines Super Guppy delivered the Orion Stage Adapter structural…
The Airplane Market May Have Peaked!
by Ronald L. Herold In the humble opinion of this aircraft appraiser, the airplane market…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Castle Air Museum’s Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
by Adam Estes Convair's massive B-36 Peacemaker emerged from a U.S. Army Air Forces' request…
Vintage Aircraft As Investment Strategy
From an original paper by the Virginia Department of Aviation. Tired of a traditional savings…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Lockheed YF-12A Interceptor
On August 7, 1963, the first Lockheed YF-12A interceptor, sn/ 60-6934, took off from a…
It Takes a Village
by Kevin "K5" Michels In 2012 there were 11 actively-flying B-17 Flying Fortresses in the…
2022 EAA Vintage Aviation Awards
While former military aircraft may steal much of the limelight with their awards at EAA…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Castle Air Museum Convair B-58A Hustler
by Adam Estes The U.S. Air Force's first operational supersonic bomber, the Convair B-58 Hustler,…
“Provenance” and Warbird Values
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