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Today in Aviation History: P-51C Mustang ‘Thunderbird’ Sets Transcontinental Speed Record

Seventy-six years ago, the P-51C Mustang Thunderbird streaked across the skies, setting a transcontinental speed…

Austin Hancock

NASA’s X-15: Original and Unaltered 1959 Documentary

The NASA X-15: Original and Unaltered 1959 Documentary offers a rare glimpse into the pioneering…

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Today in Aviation History: First Gyroscopically-Stabilized Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch

Ninety years ago today, on March 28, 1935, Robert H. Goddard launched the first gyroscopically-stabilized…

Austin Hancock

The Man Who Saved North American Aviation’s Engineering Drawings

Ken Jungeberg’s efforts saved a vast collection of North American Aviation’s WWII engineering drawings from…

Moreno Aguiari

Former RAF Wainfleet Control Tower Transformed into One-of-a-Kind Aviation-Themed Airbnb

Once a vital RAF weapons range, the historic site of RAF Wainfleet has been transformed…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker D.XXI

On this day in aviation history, 89 years ago—March 27, 1936—the first flight of the…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando

Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time,…

Austin Hancock

Final Chapter for NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory

NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO), a pioneering infrared telescope platform, is meeting its end as…

Moreno Aguiari

Ed Force One Lives On: Iron Maiden’s Boeing 747 Reborn as Collectible Tags

Iron Maiden’s legendary Boeing 747-400 tour plane, "Ed Force One," has found new life as…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F-8 Crusader

On March 25, 1955, the Vought F-8 Crusader made its first flight, marking the beginning…

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Aviation and Class Struggles in The Skies

"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…

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The Fabulous Flamingo: Gino Lucci’s Journey from Air Force to Aviation Salvage and a One-of-a-Kind Motorhome

Transforming a Cold War-era R4D into a stunning motorhome known as The Fabulous Flamingo

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson

On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight

On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…

Austin Hancock