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Boneyard Files: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior – The Atomic Bomber That Became a Desert Ghost
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was the US Navyโs heavy carrier-based jet bomber, later serving in…
Aces of the Great War: Andrew Edward McKeever – The King of the Bristol F.2A Fighter
Canadian WWI ace Andrew Edward McKeever became the highest-scoring Bristol F.2A fighter pilot, earning 31…
Operation Freeze
In 1944, Marine Corsair pilots in the South Pacific turned high altitude flights into an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Citation II
The Cessna Citation II made its first flight on January 31, 1977, introducing a stretched,…
Above Rivalries: A NavyโAir Force Rescue That Defined Service
In May 1967 over North Vietnam, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 and U.S. Navy aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II
On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959
Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I
On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the worldโs…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D
On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the worldโs…
Tribute to the Brave: B-17 โBall Boysโ Polo from Barnstormer
Barnstormer honors the WWII legacy of the 511th Bomber Squadron with its B-17 โBall Boysโ…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter
On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…
Hawker Hurricane Over Victoria
A detailed look at the Hawker Hurricaneโs defining role in the Battle of Britain, focusing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93
On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor
Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor sheds light on…
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