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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 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
Boneyard Files: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress – The Cold War Sentinels in the Sand
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress became one of America’s most important strategic bombers, serving from the…
Grounded Dreams: Baade 152 – The World’s Worst Airliner
The Baade 152 was East Germany’s first jet airliner project, born from Cold War ambition…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aerfer Sagittario 2
On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Douglas DC-2 N13711
Regular contributor Adam Estes details the fascinating history of the Douglas DC-2 airliner at the…
Aces of the Great War: Albert Desbrisay Carter – A Journey from the Trenches to the Skies
Canadian WWI ace Albert Desbrisay Carter rose from infantry officer to fighter pilot, scoring 28…
Aces of War: William George Barker – The Hero of the Italian Front
The story of William George Barker, the legendary Canadian ace who scored 50 victories and…
Grounded Dreams: Hughes XF-11 – The Visionary Aircraft That Teetered on the Edge of History
The Hughes XF-11 was Howard Hughes’ ambitious long-range reconnaissance aircraft, born from record-breaking dreams and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CERVA CE.43 Guépard
On May 18, 1971, the CERVA CE.43 Guépard made its first flight as an all-metal…
Last of the Piston Bombers: Surviving Examples of the Boeing B-50
In this new full-length article, regular contributor Adam Estes explores the history behind the last…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild UC-86 s/n 42-78040
A detailed look at Fairchild UC-86 serial 42-78040, tracing its journey from civilian Fairchild 24…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite
On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…
The Battle of Midway and the Debut of the Thach Weave
The Battle of Midway saw the debut of the Thach Weave, a tactic that helped…
Boneyard Files: Grumman F-9F Cougar – The Swept Wing Panther in the Arizona Sand
The Grumman F-9F Cougar was the US Navy’s first carrier-based swept-wing fighter jet, developed from…
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