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Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record
On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Forgotten Souls: the Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson
Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson uncovers the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Focke-Wulf Fw 190D “Yellow 10”
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Focke-Wulf Fw…
Short Solent at the Oakland Aviation Museum
A flying boat that saw service all over the world is on display for tours…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Boeing 747-400
On April 29, 1988, the Boeing 747-400 took flight for the first time, ushering in…
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress: Queen of the Skies
Rugged, heavily armed, and instantly recognizable, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was more than just…
Today in Aviation History: Record Braking Flight of The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Interceptor
On April 28, 1961, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F soared into history when test pilot Colonel Georgy…
Pacific Wrecks: Uncovering the Lost History of World War II, Interview With Justin Taylan
For nearly 30 years, Pacific Wrecks has been dedicated to uncovering and preserving the remnants…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-16
On April 27, 1952, the Soviet Union’s formidable Tupolev Tu-16 Badger made its first flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon
On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500
On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Air and Space Exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Contributor Adam Estes recently explored the Air and Space exhibits at the Museum of Science…
Wings of Wonder: Duggy The DC-3 and The Year That Inspired a Generation
Duggy the DC-3, a restored aircraft with a rich history, celebrates its 20th anniversary this…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck
On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…
From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum
The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Bu.No. 79863
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…
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