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Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra – NASA’s Night Intruder Turned Atmospheric Explorer

Once built to prowl the night skies as a tactical bomber, the Martin B-57B Canberra…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—made…

Austin Hancock

Leland Pennington Day: Remembering a Tuskegee Airman’s Disappearance 80 Years Later

A memorial service for Flight Officer Leland "Sticks" Pennington brings his hometown community together and furthers…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe

On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe took to…

Austin Hancock

First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95

On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…

Austin Hancock

WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds by Joe Glyda

In WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds, Joe Glyda blends stunning…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record

On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…

Austin Hancock

Drone Captures Majestic View of Lancaster Poppy Tribute at International Bomber Command Center

A sweeping drone shot reveals a powerful tribute unfolding across the grounds of the International…

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Surprise Visitor: Grumman Albatross Lands at Bresso Airfield, Italy

One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made…

Guest Author

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”

In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Attacker F.1

On May 5, 1950, the Supermarine Attacker F.1 took its first flight, becoming the first…

Austin Hancock

Avro Lancaster: From An Unreliable Mess To A War Winner

The evolution of the disastrous Avro Manchester to legendary Avro Lancaster that defined the RAF…

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The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate

At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…

Adam Estes