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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire
On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey
A review of USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M
On December 28, 1929, the Mitsubishi B2M made its first flight, marking an early chapter…
The Mystery of Alaska’s B-29 Superfortress: The Lady in the Lake
Explore the story of the “Lady in the Lake,” a WB-29 Superfortress submerged at Eielson…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū
On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one…
The Swamp Ghost and the Fight to Protect Pacific War Wrecks
The story of the Swamp Ghost, a B-17E Flying Fortress crash-landed in Papua New Guinea,…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – FIAT Aeritalia Fighters: CR.32, CR.42 Falco, G.50 Freccia, G.55 Centauro by Luigino Caliaro
FIAT Aeritalia Fighters by Luigino Caliaro offers an authoritative, richly illustrated history of the CR.32,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan
On December 26, 1982, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan made its first flight, introducing the largest…
Won’t Be Home for Christmas! A Christmas Tribute to Servicemembers Away from Home
A reflective tribute by Marty Steiner exploring how American servicemembers have experienced Christmas away from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C
On December 25, 1958, the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C flew for the first time, marking an…
When Christmas Came to a Nation at War: Life on the American Home Front
A reflective look at Christmas on the American home front during World War II, exploring…
Aviation Innovation Lessons from Historical Collections
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”
Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…
Today In Aviation History: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Roc
On December 23, 1938, the Blackburn Roc made its first flight. This article looks at…
Alex Beckett: The World’s Youngest B-29 Superfortress Pilot on Passion, Perseverance, and Vintage Aviation
Meet Alex Beckett, the youngest living B-29 Superfortress pilot, as he shares his journey from…
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