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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…
Shuttleworth Collection Engineering ‘Open Workshop’ 2025
The event weekend offered the public up-close looks at the aircraft on display and in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Norden Bombsight’s Hawk-Eye
How the City of Rochester, NY, gave a top-secret WWII weapon its sight.
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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde
On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…
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…
Tinian’s Historic WWII Airfield Undergoing Major Reconstruction
Tinian, once the launch point for the B-29 bombers that ended World War II, is…
Today in Aviation History: The Long-Range Flight of the P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo
On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang…
Building The Last B-36 ‘Peacemaker’…in a Garage
One man’s epic journey to build the long-range nuclear bomber from scratch
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C
One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…
Can You Play Online Casino Games During A Flight?
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
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