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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor
Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…
Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI
Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor
On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: North American P-51C-10-NT s/n 42-103293
A detailed photo-driven profile of North American P-51C Mustang N251MX, tracing its WWII combat loss,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
Boneyard Files: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior – The Atomic Bomber That Became a Desert Ghost
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was the US Navy’s heavy carrier-based jet bomber, later serving in…
Aces of the Great War: Andrew Edward McKeever – The King of the Bristol F.2A Fighter
Canadian WWI ace Andrew Edward McKeever became the highest-scoring Bristol F.2A fighter pilot, earning 31…
Grounded Dreams: Hiller X-2-235 – The Coaxial Vision That Shaped Future Designs
The Hiller X-2-235 was an experimental American coaxial helicopter developed in the 1940s that helped…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600
On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…
Grounded Dreams: Boeing Model 360 – The Digital Blueprint for the Future of Lift
The Boeing Model 360 was an advanced experimental tandem-rotor helicopter developed in the 1980s to…
Grounded Dreams: Kellett XR-10 – The Largest Rotorcraft of the Post-War Skies
The Kellett XR-10 was an experimental twin-engine transport helicopter developed for the US Army Air…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia
On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…
Aces: William Gordon Claxton – 19-Year-Old Canadian with 37 WWI Victories in 79 Days
Canadian WWI ace William Gordon Claxton scored 37 aerial victories in just 79 days while…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Franklin PS-2 glider
In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Franklin PS-2 training glider…
Grounded Dreams: Chase XC-123A – The First Jet Transport of the Cold War
The Chase XC-123A became America’s first jet-powered transport aircraft in 1951, testing high-speed cargo transport…
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