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Boneyard Files: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior – The Atomic Bomber That Became a Desert Ghost
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was the US Navyโs heavy carrier-based jet bomber, later serving in…
Aces of the Great War: Andrew Edward McKeever – The King of the Bristol F.2A Fighter
Canadian WWI ace Andrew Edward McKeever became the highest-scoring Bristol F.2A fighter pilot, earning 31…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Robinson R44
On March 31, 1990, the Robinson R44 first flew, becoming one of the most successful…
Flight Test Files: F-84F Thunderstreak – Testing the Limits of the 40-Degree Sweep
The F-84 Thunderjet evolved into the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, aiding early jet research and NATO…
Aces of the Great War: Michel Coiffard – The Spad Specialist of the Cigognes
Michel Coiffard, a French WWI ace, scored 34 victories, including 24 balloons, becoming one of…
Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922
The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…
Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100
On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…
Saved from the Ice: The Story of the Rescue and Restoration of the B-17E “My Gal Sal”
Discover the remarkable story of the B-17 Flying Fortress My Gal Salโrecovered after more than…
Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch
The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141
On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…
Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence
The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…
Aces of the Great War: Henry Woollett – The 35 Victories of the Sopwith Camel Master
Henry Woollett, Britainโs top balloon-busting ace, scored 35 victories in WWI, including 11 balloons and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 2MR8
On March 28, 1931, the Mitsubishi 2MR8 first flew, becoming Japanโs first military aircraft powered…
Flight Test Files: Grumman X-29 – Harnessing the Strength of Aero Tailored Composites
NASAโs X-29 tested forward-swept wings and digital fly-by-wire control, advancing unstable aircraft design and high-angle…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
On March 27, 1975, the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 first flew, introducing a…
The Persistent Dream of Victory from the Air: From Giulio Douhet to the Modern Era
The theory of victory through airpower dates back to Giulio Douhet in 1921. From WWII…
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