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Boneyard Files: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior – The Atomic Bomber That Became a Desert Ghost
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was the US Navyโs heavy carrier-based jet bomber, later serving in…
Aces of the Great War: Andrew Edward McKeever – The King of the Bristol F.2A Fighter
Canadian WWI ace Andrew Edward McKeever became the highest-scoring Bristol F.2A fighter pilot, earning 31…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Thorp T-18 Tiger
On May 12, 1964, the Thorp T-18 Tiger made its first flight, launching one of…
Aces of the Great War: Alfred Atkey – The Hero of Toronto and the Western Front
Canadian ace Alfred Atkey rose from newspaper journalist to one of WWIโs highest-scoring two-seater pilots,…
Aces of War: Pierre Marinovitch – The Teenaged Terror of the Skies
The story of Pierre Marinovitch, the youngest French ace of World War I, his rapid…
Grounded Dreams: Sikorsky S-69 – The Helicopter That Tried to Outrun Time
The story of the Sikorsky XH-59A, the high-speed experimental helicopter that tested Sikorskyโs Advancing Blade…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCAC NC.150
On May 11, 1939, the SNCAC NC.150 made its first flight as an advanced French…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Vultee BT-13 Valiant
A detailed look at the Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a WWII-era basic trainer, covering its design,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.114 Heron
On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis
On May 9, 1946, the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis made its first flight, introducing a distinctive…
Boneyard Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Silver Shadow of the Sonoran Desert
The North American F-86 Sabre, Americaโs first swept-wing jet fighter, proved decisive in Korea before…
Aces of War: Raoul Lufbery – The Soul of the Lafayette Escadrille
Raoul Lufbery, a WWI ace who flew for France and the U.S., scored 16 victories…
Grounded Dreams: CAC CA-15 – The Heavyweight Hunter That Arrived Too Late
The story of the CAC CA-15, Australiaโs late-WWII piston fighter that showed strong performance but…
Today In Aviation History: Mario Pezzi Sets New World Altitude Record
On May 8, 1937, Italian aviator Mario Pezzi set a new world altitude record while…
Grounded Dreams: Douglas XTB2D Skypirate – The Titan of the Tailhook
The rise and cancellation of the Douglas XTB2D Skypirate, a massive carrier-based bomber designed for…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Procaer F.15 Picchio
May 7, 1959 marked the first flight of the Procaer F.15 Picchio, an Italian light…
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