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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet 521

On September 11, 1933, the Breguet 521 Bizerte, a French long-range reconnaissance seaplane, made its…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profile: Sopwith Snipe Reproduction

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Sopwith Snipe reproduction at…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War

On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…

Austin Hancock

Life-Size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture ‘On Freedom’s Wings’ Unveiled in Lincolnshire

A full-size Avro Lancaster sculpture, On Freedom’s Wings, has been unveiled in Lincolnshire by the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard

On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-1 Cobra

The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy

Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…

Austin Hancock

Remembering an American Hero: John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Flies West at 103

World War II hero John “Lucky” Luckadoo, last surviving 100th Bomb Group B-17 pilot, dies…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes First Space Flight

On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its first space flight. Learn about…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed JetStar

On September 4, 1957, Lockheed JetStar, the first purpose-built private jet, took flight—becoming a business…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss Model D “Curtiss Pusher”

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record

On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…

Austin Hancock

Douglas A-26 Invader Miss Million Airess: A Legacy Restored by the Million Air Maintenance Team

Discover the story of Miss Million Airess, a Douglas A-26 Invader restored by the Million…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nord 1101 Noralpha

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Nord 1101 Noralpha at…

Adam Estes