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Aces: Oskar Freiherr Von Boenigk – The Twenty-Six Victory Blue Max Fighter Leader
German WWI ace Oskar Freiherr von Boenigk scored 26 aerial victories and earned the prestigious…
Grounded Dreams: Caudron C.461 – The Blind Racing Masterpiece That Lost Extreme Speed
The Caudron C.461 was France's final Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe racer, developed from the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959
Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I
On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D
On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…
Tribute to the Brave: B-17 “Ball Boys” Polo from Barnstormer
Barnstormer honors the WWII legacy of the 511th Bomber Squadron with its B-17 “Ball Boys”…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter
On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…
Hawker Hurricane Over Victoria
A detailed look at the Hawker Hurricane’s defining role in the Battle of Britain, focusing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93
On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor
Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor sheds light on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot XI
On January 23, 1909, the Blériot XI made its first flight, launching an aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs
On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…
“Midway Madness”: Story of the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless
Adam Estes examines the legacy of the Battle of Midway through the story of “Midway…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell H-13G (Model 47) Sioux
Explore the story of Bell H 13G Sioux N2199, a restored Model 47 helicopter with…
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