Explore in-depth articles on aviation history, featuring stories about legendary aircraft, historic missions, pioneering pilots, and the evolution of military and civilian aviation. Dive into the rich legacy of flight through expertly researched warbird features and historical retrospectives.


On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…
Stephen Chapis explores the century-long legacy of Jack Northrop’s flying wing design, culminating in the…
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s meticulously…
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
A new expedition led by Purdue University aims to locate Amelia Earhart’s missing plane on…
First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…
Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…
On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…
Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…
On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes an in-depth look at the Commemorative Air Force’s…
On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…
Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…
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