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Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of ‘Pardo’s Push’

On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most daring acts of…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton

On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34

On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking the debut of…

Austin Hancock

The Tablecloth That Travelled Across Europe

The museum at CAF Houston Wing holds a unique artifact connected to renowned WWII pilots

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Shuttleworth Collection Engineering ‘Open Workshop’ 2025

The event weekend offered the public up-close looks at the aircraft on display and in…

Nigel Hitchman

Today in Aviation History: The Birth of the Finnish Air Force

On March 6, 1918, the Finnish Air Force (FAF) was officially established, making it one…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire

On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc AR614

On the 89th anniversary of the prototype Supermarine Spitfire's first flight, this installment of Randy’s…

Zac Yates

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…

Austin Hancock

The Norden Bombsight’s Hawk-Eye

How the City of Rochester, NY, gave a top-secret WWII weapon its sight.

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established

On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde

On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter”

On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” made its first and only manned…

Austin Hancock

Tinian’s Historic WWII Airfield Undergoing Major Reconstruction

Tinian, once the launch point for the B-29 bombers that ended World War II, is…

Moreno Aguiari