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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica
In this article of Randy’s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…
Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue
On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon
The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27
The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210
The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…
Today In Aviation History: Pan American Airways Launches First Trans-Pacific Airmail Service
Pan Am launched the first trans-Pacific airmail service on November 22, 1935, with the China…
Today In Aviation History: First Documented Free-Flight of Humans
On November 21, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first documented free-flight of humans, sending…
Today In Aviation History: Scott Crossfield Breaks Mach 2
On November 20, 1953, test pilot Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly faster…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, s/n 42-29782
In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, Randy delves into the history of the Boeing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the ANF Les Mureaux 170
The ANF Les Mureaux 170 first flew on November 19, 1932. Built as a French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman C-2 Greyhound
The Grumman C-2 Greyhound first flew on November 18, 1964. Designed for carrier onboard delivery,…
Own a Piece of Aviation History: The Legendary SR-71 Blackbird
Secure a piece of aviation history with limited-edition SR-71 Blackbird PlaneTags, crafted from the stabilizer…
Today In Aviation History: November 17th RCAF Accepts First Blackburn Shark
A look back at November 17, 1936, when the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 90 Scandia
Discover the story behind the first flight of the Saab 90 Scandia on November 16,…
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