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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 Piper PA-24 Comanche
On May 24, 1956, Piper Aircraft’s sleek new PA-24 Comanche took to the skies for…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
On May 23, 1967, the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod took its maiden flight, marking a significant…
Today in Aviation History: Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Becomes the USAF’s First African American Major General
On May 22, 1959, Benjamin O. Davis Jr. made history as the first African American…
Polaris Program’s MiG-29 is the Fastest Privately-Owned Warbird in the World
Photographer and writer Mike Killian catches up with Jared Isaacman, the Commander of the Polaris…
Today in Aviation History: Charles Lindbergh Completes First Solo Transatlantic Flight
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in his…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Production North American P-86A-1-NA
On May 20, 1948, the first production North American P-86A took flight—marking the beginning of…
Fly Fast, Hit Hard, Take a Punch: A Brief History of the War-Winning P-47 Thunderbolt
The venerable P-47 Thunderbolt or "Juggernaut" fought its way to fame for its toughness and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Marathon
On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (May 19, 1946), the Handley Page…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 17
On May 18, 1940, Sweden’s Saab 17 made its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-2 Neptune
On May 17, 1945, the Lockheed P-2 Neptune took flight for the first time, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Top Gun Opens in U.S. Theaters
On May 16, 1986, Top Gun soared into theaters, launching a cultural phenomenon that inspired…
The Remarkable Life and Tragic Death of Major Richard Bong, America’s Top Ace
On the same day the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945, Major Richard…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AMX International AMX
On May 15, 1984, the AMX International AMX made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Albatros D.Va replica
A discussion of the reproduction of the Albatros D.Va WWI fighter on display in Seattle's…
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