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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee
On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…
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…
Restoring the Relics of War: The Story of Fred Bieser and His Mission to Preserve WWII Bomber Turrets
Fred Bieser has spent over three decades bringing World War II bomber turrets back to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240
On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…
Mr. Mustang, The Most Comprehensive Book Containing The Histories of All Civilian-Owned P-51 Mustangs
Dick Phillips spent decades documenting civilian-owned P-51 Mustangs, building the most extensive archive of its…
Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service
The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…
Revisiting a Forgotten Triumph: The Daring 1919 Transatlantic Flight
David Rooney’s The Big Hop brings to life the daring 1919 race to complete the…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways
On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of a legacy…
Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward O’Hare is Born
On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare was born—a man whose bravery would…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II
On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Pfalz D.XII
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Museum of Flight‘s Pfalz D.XII.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’
On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…
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…
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…
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…
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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