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Grounded Dreams: Ryan XF2R Dark Shark – A Mixed-Fighter Lost to the Jet Age
The Ryan XF2R Dark Shark was an experimental US Navy fighter combining turboprop and turbojet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-11 “Moose”
The Yakovlev Yak-11 made its first flight on November 10, 1945, becoming one of the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild 71
The Fairchild 71 made its first flight on October 31, 1934, becoming a rugged transport…
Grounded Dreams of the Nakajima G5N Shinzan Japanese Heavy Bomber
Japan's Nakajima G5N Shinzan was a four-engine bomber inspired by the Douglas DC-4E, but poor…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the MÁVAG Héja
The MÁVAG Héja II made its first flight on October 30, 1942, introducing a Hungarian-built…
Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 308: The Cold War Skywarrior Legacy Of The Griffins
Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 308 “Griffins” supported US Navy operations with KA-3B Skywarriors, aerial refueling…
Grounded Dreams: Breguet G.111 – The Twin Rotor Pioneer Defeated by the Economy
The Breguet G.111 was a French twin-rotor helicopter designed to carry four passengers, but power…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-24
The Antonov An-24 made its first flight on October 29, 1959, launching a successful Soviet…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Ryan PT-22 Recruit s/n 41-15735
Explore the Ryan PT-22 Recruit, a WWII-era primary trainer built for the USAAF, through photos…
Grounded Dreams: Kawasaki Ki-66 – The Heavy Gun Dive Bomber Canceled In Flight Testing
Kawasaki's Ki-66 was Japan's answer to the German Stuka, but poor speed gains, engine delays,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 19
The Dornier Do 19 made its first flight on October 28, 1936, as part of…
Heavy Attack Squadron 123: The Master Training Lineage of the Professionals
Heavy Attack Squadron 123 “Professionals” trained A-3 Skywarrior pilots, aircrew and maintenance personnel for US…
Grounded Dreams: IST XL-15 Tagak – The Sidelined Light Utility Prototype
Philippine engineers developed the ISL XL-15 Tagak using reinforced bamboo, but the innovative aircraft was…
Grounded Dreams: SNCASO SO.9000 Trident – The Anhedral Wing Rocket Hybrid Discarded
The SNCASO SO.9000 Trident was a rocket-powered French interceptor that reached nearly Mach 2 and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Myasishchev M-50
The Myasishchev M-50 Bounder made its first flight on October 27, 1959, as a Soviet…
Grounded Dreams: Microjet 200 – The Micro Jet Trainer Left Behind
The Microjet 200 was a lightweight two-seat jet trainer that failed to attract customers and…
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