Explore in-depth articles on aviation history, featuring stories about legendary aircraft, historic missions, pioneering pilots, and the evolution of military and civilian aviation. Dive into the rich legacy of flight through expertly researched warbird features and historical retrospectives.


The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s meticulously…
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
A new expedition led by Purdue University aims to locate Amelia Earhart’s missing plane on…
First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…
Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…
On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…
Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…
On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes an in-depth look at the Commemorative Air Force’s…
On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…
Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…
Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…
A heartfelt tribute by Stephen Chapis to the final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport,…
Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…
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