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Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16
Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 17
On May 18, 1940, Sweden’s Saab 17 made its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-2 Neptune
On May 17, 1945, the Lockheed P-2 Neptune took flight for the first time, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Top Gun Opens in U.S. Theaters
On May 16, 1986, Top Gun soared into theaters, launching a cultural phenomenon that inspired…
The Remarkable Life and Tragic Death of Major Richard Bong, America’s Top Ace
On the same day the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945, Major Richard…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AMX International AMX
On May 15, 1984, the AMX International AMX made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Albatros D.Va replica
A discussion of the reproduction of the Albatros D.Va WWI fighter on display in Seattle's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Canberra
On this day in aviation history, 76 years ago—May 13, 1949—the English Electric Canberra took…
Today in Aviation History: Joan Merriam Smith Completes Around-the-World Flight
On this day in aviation history, 61 years ago—May 12, 1964—American pilot Joan Merriam Smith…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-2
On May 11, 1934, the Douglas DC-2 took its first flight, marking a major leap…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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