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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Fifi”

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes an in-depth look at the Commemorative Air Force’s…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1

On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant

Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 105

Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…

Austin Hancock

Awesome to The Last Drop, The final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport

A heartfelt tribute by Stephen Chapis to the final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport,…

Stephen Chapis

Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force

Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…

Austin Hancock

Collector Corner: A Guide to WWII USAAF Flying Helmets

For many aviation enthusiasts, the allure of WWII-era flying gear runs deeper than nostalgia—it’s a…

Guest Author

Today in Aviation History: First Air-to-Air Victory of the Korean War

Discover the story of the first air-to-air victory of the Korean War on June 27,…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat

Explore the history of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, the U.S. Navy’s legendary WWII carrier fighter…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss-Wright CW-A22 (Falcon)

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles delves into the story of the Curtiss-Wright CW-A22, focusing…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball

Explore the history of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball, the U.S. Navy’s first hybrid fighter aircraft,…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-9

Discover the history of the Sukhoi Su-9 "Fishpot," the Soviet Union’s high-speed Cold War interceptor…

Austin Hancock

Seaplane Speed Demons, Inside Planes of Fame’s Schneider Trophy Tribute

Adam Estes highlights four stunning Schneider Cup racer replicas at the Planes of Fame Air…

Adam Estes

Endangered Species: The de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou

Discover the enduring legacy of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou in Cassidy Cristello’s deep dive…

Cassidy Cristello