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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…
The Smith Family de Havilland Mosquito and its link to RAF East Fortune
A unique inscription on a propeller blade creates at trail to the former RAF airbase…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB
The XC-99, a colossal and largely forgotten aircraft, sits in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, awaiting…
Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered
On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim
On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2
Before manned spaceflight, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket was pushing boundaries at the edge of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter
On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon
On April 10, 1959, the Northrop T-38 Talon took to the skies for the first…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas A-26 Invader 44-35439
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum's Douglas A-26 Invader.
Today in Aviation History: The First UK-Built Concorde Takes Flight
On April 9, 1969, Concorde 002 became the first UK-built supersonic airliner to take flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas BTD Destroyer
On April 8, 1943, the Douglas BTD Destroyer made its first flight—an ambitious World War…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Gazelle
On April 7, 1967, the sleek and innovative Aérospatiale Gazelle took flight for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-39 Airacobra
While the Bell P-39 Airacobra often receives criticism for its poor performance at higher altitudes,…
Historic Airframes at the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division
Tucked away in a government compound in northern Bangkok, the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division…
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