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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
POOR LITTLE LAMBS — The Definitive Baa Baa Black Sheep Book Releases Today
Celebrate the 49th anniversary of Baa Baa Black Sheep with the release of Stephen Chapis’…
Randy Warbird Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing (UC-43 Traveler) N67738
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on Beech Model 17 Staggerwing N67738, which was…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Vampire
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy
Discover the history of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy, which first flew on September 19,…
The Birth of the United States Air Force: September 18, 1947
Discover the history behind the establishment of the U.S. Air Force on September 18, 1947.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20
Discover the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20 — a rare, high-performance short-body airliner built for SAS with…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Yakovlev Yak-9U
In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the story…
Today in Aviation History: First Powered Flight of the North American X-15
Discover the story of the North American X-15’s first powered flight on September 17, 1959,…
Texas Chopper Pilot Honors Vietnam War Veterans with His Outlaw Huey
Texas pilot Russell Armstrong honors Vietnam War veterans with flights in his restored Bell UH-1H…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American Sabreliner
Discover the history of the North American Sabreliner’s first flight on September 16, 1958. Learn…
Today In Aviation History: Jackie Cochran Breaks Flight Distance Record
Celebrate Jackie Cochran’s 1961 world record flight! Discover how she flew a Northrop T-38 Talon…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey III
Learn about the first flight of the Fairey III in 1917, a versatile British reconnaissance…
“Last Man Standing” – The Story of Capt. Dewayne “Ben” Bennett and the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Squawkin’ Chicken’
Discover the story of Capt. Dewayne “Ben” Bennett, B-17 pilot of the Squawkin’ Chicken, who…
Today in Aviation History: Howard Hughes Breaks the World Landplane Speed Record
Discover how Howard Hughes broke the 1935 world landplane speed record in his H-1 Special,…
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