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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell H-13G (Model 47) Sioux

Explore the story of Bell H 13G Sioux N2199, a restored Model 47 helicopter with…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Scheduled Supersonic Passenger Trips of the Concorde

On January 21, 1976, Concorde entered commercial service, launching the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service

Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1

On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing

On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…

Austin Hancock

Inside the Engineering of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

A detailed technical examination of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, exploring its structure, wing design, turbo-supercharging…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan

On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…

Austin Hancock

Hangar Italy Announces Limited-Edition FIAT G.91 Tribute Watch

Hangar Italy announces the limited-edition G.91 Tribute Watch, a mechanical timepiece honoring the Fiat G.91…

Moreno Aguiari

Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace

On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18

On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…

Austin Hancock

The Development of The Lost Bird

Author JK Kelly shares how The Lost Bird was created, tracing the heist thriller’s roots…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…

Austin Hancock