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Grounded Dreams: Sukhoi P-1 – The Soviet Radar Interceptor Killed By Engine Failures
The Sukhoi P-1 was an ambitious Soviet interceptor prototype that never entered production after key…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Vodochody L-159 ALCA
Explore the history of the Aero Vodochody L-159 ALCA, a Czech light combat aircraft that…
Aces of War: Alfred Heurtaux – The Leader of the Storks
French ace Alfred Heurtaux scored 21 victories in WWI, later joined the Resistance in WWII,…
Grounded Dreams: Convair Model 48 Charger – The Vision That Fell Short
Convair Model 48 Charger was a STOL light attack aircraft designed for close support, but…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell L-39
April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…
The First of the Grummans: The Grumman FF-1 at the National Naval Aviation Museum
At the National Naval Aviation Museum, a Canadian-built fighter that served Nicaragua honors the legacy…
Boneyard Files: Curtiss C-46 Commando – The Final Resting Place of the Curtiss Giant
Curtiss C-46 Commando, a heavy WWII transport, played a key role over the Himalayas and…
Flight Test Files: Convair CV-990 Coronado – A Journey Through Landing Gear Research
NASA used the Convair CV-990 Coronado to test space shuttle landing gear, tires, and braking…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny
An in-depth look at the Curtiss JN-4D Jenny at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, exploring its…
Aces of War: Leonard Rochford – The Master of the Sopwith Camel
Leonard Rochford, a self-trained WWI flying ace, scored 29 victories and later served in WWII,…
Grounded Dreams: Northrop X-21A – The Wing That Breathed
Northrop X-21A tested laminar flow control to reduce drag and improve efficiency, proving the concept…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-168
April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet…
Grounded Dreams: Northrop YF-17 – From Air Force Rejection to the F/A-18 Hornet
Northrop YF-17 lost the US Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter contest but evolved into the F/A-18…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Rollason Beta
April 21, 1967 marked the first flight of the Rollason Beta, a British midget racer…
Flight Test Files: Beechcraft B200 Super King Air – The Workhorse Behind Critical NASA Missions
Beechcraft B200 Super King Air serves NASA as a versatile research aircraft, supporting radar, ocean…
Aces of War: Marcel Haegelen – The Two-War Defender of France
Marcel Haegelen was a French ace who scored 23 victories in WWI and added another…
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