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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53
On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Pike N202
On March 14, 1927, the Parnall Pike N202 reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight. Designed…
Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1 Launches Into Orbit
Today in aviation history: On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Taylorcraft TG-6 N39177
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the…
Today in Aviation History: X-15 Sets New World Airspeed Record
Today in aviation history: On October 3, 1967, the X-15A-2 set a world airspeed record…
Donald Trump Calls for Declassification of Amelia Earhart Records
President Donald Trump called for the declassification of all government records related to Amelia Earhart’s…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Antonov AN-2R s/n 1G17527, N61SL
In the lates of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF6U Pirate
Today in aviation history: The Vought XF6U Pirate first flew on October 2, 1946. Restored…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Interstate S-1A Cadet “The Pearl”
In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind Interstate…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell XP-59 Airacomet
Today in aviation history: The Bell XP-59 Airacomet, America’s first jet fighter, flew for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-64 Apache
Celebrate the first flight of the AH-64 Apache, the U.S. Army’s premier attack helicopter, known…
Exploring America’s Forgotten Airfields: Paul Freeman and the Story Behind Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields
Explore America’s abandoned and little-known airfields with Paul Freeman. His website documents over 2,500 former…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass
On September 29, 1948, the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass made its first flight. This tailless, swept-wing…
Honor Flight Long Island to Fly 46 Veterans to Washington, D.C. This October
Honor Flight Long Island takes 46 veterans, including 42 from Vietnam, to Washington, D.C. on…
Barnstormer Honors Aviation Legend Gregory “Pappy” Boyington with Commemorative Polo Shirt
Discover Barnstormer’s commemorative polo honoring WWII fighter pilot Gregory “Pappy” Boyington and the Black Sheep…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mystère IV
Celebrate the first flight of the Dassault Mystère IV, France’s first transonic fighter-bomber, which served…
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