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Boneyard Files: Vertol H-21C Shawnee – The Vietnam Pioneer Left in the Sand
Explore the Vertol H-21C Shawnee, the “Flying Banana” helicopter that served in Arctic missions and…
Aces of the Great War: Julius Buckler and the Unbreakable Iron Spirit of Jasta 17
German WWI ace Julius Buckler survived severe combat injuries, scored 36 victories and later returned…
Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16
Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…
The Gunner Who Fell From the Sky…Without a Parachute. The Story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee
Discover the extraordinary true story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee, the World War II B-17…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess
Night of the Bear is a tense techno-thriller by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation
On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15
On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I (L-20A) Beaver N682AF
Explore the story of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver N682AF, a restored L-20A with a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire
On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey
A review of USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3
On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator
On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62
On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…
How the Most Awkward Looking Aircraft Became a Deadly Night Killer in World War II
Inside the story of an odd-looking fighter jet that became one of WWII's most effective…
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