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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
NORAD Prepares to Track Santa for 70th Consecutive Year
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando
Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time,…
Final Chapter for NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory
NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO), a pioneering infrared telescope platform, is meeting its end as…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon BuNo.57535
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Ed Force One Lives On: Iron Maiden’s Boeing 747 Reborn as Collectible Tags
Iron Maiden’s legendary Boeing 747-400 tour plane, "Ed Force One," has found new life as…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F-8 Crusader
On March 25, 1955, the Vought F-8 Crusader made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Aviation and Class Struggles in The Skies
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
The Fabulous Flamingo: Gino Lucci’s Journey from Air Force to Aviation Salvage and a One-of-a-Kind Motorhome
Transforming a Cold War-era R4D into a stunning motorhome known as The Fabulous Flamingo
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson
On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight
On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…
WWII P-51 Pilot Recalls Being Shot Down in Combat
From his early flight training to the harrowing realities of war, Paul Crawford’s journey offers…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Today in Aviation History: Flying Blind
On March 21, 1951, during the Korean War, Ensign Floryan “Frank” Sobieski found himself in…
Vintage V12s: Thriving Through Growth and Precision in Engine Restoration
Vintage V12 continues to soar as a premier engine restoration powerhouse, having overhauled 578 engines…
Today in Aviation History: The 99th Pursuit Squadron is Constituted
On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was constituted, making history as the first…
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