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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-72 Coaler

On December 22, 1977, the Antonov An-72 Coaler made its first flight. Designed for STOL…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88 V1 Prototype

On December 21, 1936, the Junkers Ju 88 V1 prototype made its first flight, launching…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger

On December 20, 1954, the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger made its first flight at Edwards…

Austin Hancock

Photographing Dreams: A Conversation with Legendary Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna

Aviation photography legend Philip Makanna shares his life story, artistic philosophy, and reflections on five…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Powered Aircraft Flight in Japan

On December 19, 1910, Japan entered the age of powered flight when Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa…

Austin Hancock

90 Years of the Douglas DC-3: KLM’s “Orange Birds” and a Legacy in Aviation History

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3 with a look at KLM’s wartime orange-painted…

Angela Decker

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc

On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose

Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc

Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10

On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record

On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…

Austin Hancock

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Forgotten Souls: the Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson

Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson uncovers the…

Joe May