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Grounded Dreams: Ryan XF2R Dark Shark – A Mixed-Fighter Lost to the Jet Age
The Ryan XF2R Dark Shark was an experimental US Navy fighter combining turboprop and turbojet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-11 “Moose”
The Yakovlev Yak-11 made its first flight on November 10, 1945, becoming one of the…
North American Aviation – Icon Maker of the P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre, B-25 Mitchell
North American Aviation produced some of history's most iconic aircraft, from the P-51 Mustang and…
Torpedo Squadron 41 – The Short-Lived Legacy of the TBM Avenger Fleet
The US Navy's VT-41 evolved from a WWII torpedo squadron into a dedicated anti-submarine warfare…
Grounded Dreams: Taylorcraft LBT – The Navy Glide Bomb Glomb Left Behind
The Taylorcraft LBT was a US Navy remote-controlled glider bomb developed during WWII. Explore its…
Mapping the Survivors: Rene Ligon’s Quest to Document the World’s Remaining Douglas DC-3s
Aviation photographer Rene Ligon has documented nearly 600 surviving DC-3s worldwide, creating an ambitious record…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9-UTI
Discover the story of the MiG-9UTI, the two-seat jet trainer developed to prepare Soviet pilots…
Grounded Dreams: Bloch MB 135 – The Four-Engine French Bomber Cut Short
The Bloch MB 135 was a four-engine French bomber prototype developed before WWII. Explore its…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Loire-Nieuport LN.42
Learn about the Loire-Nieuport LN.42, a French dive bomber prototype whose development was interrupted by…
Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Robert Bartini – Red Baron Who Designed 25 Soviet Aircraft
Robert Bartini was a visionary aircraft designer whose innovative concepts and experimental aircraft influenced generations…
Aces: Wilhelm Frankl – The Twenty-Victory German Ace Awarded The Blue Max
Wilhelm Frankl was one of Germany's earliest WWI flying aces whose achievements earned him the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman J2F-6 Duck
Explore the history of the Grumman J2F-6 Duck, the versatile amphibious aircraft that served in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin made its first flight in 1948 as an experimental parasite fighter…
Attack Squadron 135 – The Five-Year WWII-to-Cold War Legacy Of The Uninvited
Attack Squadron 135, known as the “Uninvited,” fought across the Pacific in WWII, flying TBF…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short 330
The Short 330 made its first flight in 1974, becoming a rugged regional airliner and…
Messerschmitt – The Forgotten WWII German Aviation Powerhouse
Messerschmitt evolved from a struggling German aircraft manufacturer into the creator of the legendary Bf…
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