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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

December 9, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Although Italy’s first pure-breed jet was not successful, it paved the way for Italy’s postwar aircraft production. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

December 8, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Despite a rough start, the Bell 206 would become on of the world’s most successful helicopters. […]

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The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 4)

December 8, 2024 Austin Hancock 0

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his effort to research and honor a local MIA Tuskegee Airman. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

December 7, 2024 Adam Estes 0

An unsung aircraft of the Second World War, the Kingcobra became an export fighter, manned aerial target, research testbed, and air racer. […]

Two Italian T-6 Texans and Their Pilots

December 7, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

The two aircraft, one former Royal Air Force and one Brazilian Air Force, now enjoy small-town Italian life. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

December 6, 2024 Adam Estes 0

While the L-188 Electra may not have found the success its designers intended it to have, the aircraft still provided long range, fast travel to regional airlines and cargo carriers around the world […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K

December 5, 2024 Adam Estes 0

This unique Japanese floatplane featuring contra-rotating propellers and a crew of two saw limited action at the end of the war. […]

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

December 4, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Despite their new peacetime role being different than their intended one, it is still a testament to the Grumman “Iron Works” that the Tracker remains in active use over 70 years later. […]