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Today In Aviation History: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Officially Enters Service

On November 14, 1974, the F-15 Eagle entered USAF service, revolutionizing air combat with its…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter  

On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornu’s experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1  

Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japan’s homegrown military transport…

Austin Hancock

Last of the Tornados: Surviving Examples of America’s First Operational Jet Bomber

Though seldom remembered, the North American B-45 Tornado was the first operational jet bomber in…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: November 11th First Flight of the Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton

On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (November 11, 1946), the first flight…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot-SPAD S.27

One hundred six years ago today, the Blériot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter

Eighty-one years ago today, on November 9, 1944, the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter took its first…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First USAF Aerial Victory Over MiG-15

Seventy-five years ago today, USAF Lt. Russell J. Brown scored America’s first aerial victory over…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Gloster Meteor – First Jet to Break World Speed Record

Eighty years ago today, on November 7, 1945, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hurricane

On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

The AV-8B Harrier II made its first flight on November 5, 1981. This second-generation “Jump…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing  

On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane

On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2…

Austin Hancock