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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 Aerfer Sagittario 2
On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…
Adamโs Profile Reports: Douglas DC-2 N13711
Regular contributor Adam Estes details the fascinating history of the Douglas DC-2 airliner at the…
Aces of the Great War: Albert Desbrisay Carter โ A Journey from the Trenches to the Skies
Canadian WWI ace Albert Desbrisay Carter rose from infantry officer to fighter pilot, scoring 28…
Aces of War: William George Barker – The Hero of the Italian Front
The story of William George Barker, the legendary Canadian ace who scored 50 victories and…
Grounded Dreams: Hughes XF-11 โ The Visionary Aircraft That Teetered on the Edge of History
The Hughes XF-11 was Howard Hughesโ ambitious long-range reconnaissance aircraft, born from record-breaking dreams and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CERVA CE.43 Guรฉpard
On May 18, 1971, the CERVA CE.43 Guรฉpard made its first flight as an all-metal…
Last of the Piston Bombers: Surviving Examples of the Boeing B-50
In this new full-length article, regular contributor Adam Estes explores the history behind the last…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild UC-86 s/n 42-78040
A detailed look at Fairchild UC-86 serial 42-78040, tracing its journey from civilian Fairchild 24…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite
On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…
The Battle of Midway and the Debut of the Thach Weave
The Battle of Midway saw the debut of the Thach Weave, a tactic that helped…
Boneyard Files: Grumman F-9F Cougar – The Swept Wing Panther in the Arizona Sand
The Grumman F-9F Cougar was the US Navyโs first carrier-based swept-wing fighter jet, developed from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blรฉriot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix
On May 16, 1930, the Blรฉriot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix first flew, later setting major…
TOP GUN at 40: Inside the Making of an Aviation Icon
On May 16, 1987, the Paramount film TOP GUN was released in theaters across the…
Aces of the Great War: Frederick McCall – The Maverick of No. 41 Squadron
Canadian WWI ace Frederick McCall scored 35 aerial victories with the Royal Flying Corps and…
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