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The Benefits of Renting Engine Stands for Short-Term Aircraft Overhauls
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Buccaneer
On April 30, 1958, the Blackburn Buccaneer made its maiden flight, introducing a rugged and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
On April 17, 1934, the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide took to the skies for…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell UH-1B Huey 63-08541
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Bell UH-1B…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk
On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator
On April 15, 1935, the Douglas TBD Devastator took to the skies for the first…
The Smith Family de Havilland Mosquito and its link to RAF East Fortune
A unique inscription on a propeller blade creates at trail to the former RAF airbase…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB
The XC-99, a colossal and largely forgotten aircraft, sits in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, awaiting…
Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered
On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim
On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2
Before manned spaceflight, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket was pushing boundaries at the edge of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter
On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon
On April 10, 1959, the Northrop T-38 Talon took to the skies for the first…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas A-26 Invader 44-35439
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum's Douglas A-26 Invader.
Today in Aviation History: The First UK-Built Concorde Takes Flight
On April 9, 1969, Concorde 002 became the first UK-built supersonic airliner to take flight,…
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