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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Flight Test Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Quest for Supersonic Superiority
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 105
Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…
Awesome to The Last Drop, The final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport
A heartfelt tribute by Stephen Chapis to the final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport,…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…
Collector Corner: A Guide to WWII USAAF Flying Helmets
For many aviation enthusiasts, the allure of WWII-era flying gear runs deeper than nostalgia—it’s a…
Today in Aviation History: First Air-to-Air Victory of the Korean War
Discover the story of the first air-to-air victory of the Korean War on June 27,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat
Explore the history of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, the U.S. Navy’s legendary WWII carrier fighter…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss-Wright CW-A22 (Falcon)
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles delves into the story of the Curtiss-Wright CW-A22, focusing…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball
Explore the history of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball, the U.S. Navy’s first hybrid fighter aircraft,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-9
Discover the history of the Sukhoi Su-9 "Fishpot," the Soviet Union’s high-speed Cold War interceptor…
Seaplane Speed Demons, Inside Planes of Fame’s Schneider Trophy Tribute
Adam Estes highlights four stunning Schneider Cup racer replicas at the Planes of Fame Air…
Endangered Species: The de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou
Discover the enduring legacy of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou in Cassidy Cristello’s deep dive…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin JRM Mars
Discover the story of the Martin JRM Mars, the largest Allied flying boat of WWII,…
Today in Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet
On June 22, 1946, the first jet-powered airmail flight took off from Schenectady, NY, marking…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nieuport 28 C-1 c/n 6493
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Nieuport 28 C-1 in his…
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