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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, s/n 42-29782

In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, Randy delves into the history of the Boeing…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the ANF Les Mureaux 170

The ANF Les Mureaux 170 first flew on November 19, 1932. Built as a French…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman C-2 Greyhound

The Grumman C-2 Greyhound first flew on November 18, 1964. Designed for carrier onboard delivery,…

Austin Hancock

Own a Piece of Aviation History: The Legendary SR-71 Blackbird

Secure a piece of aviation history with limited-edition SR-71 Blackbird PlaneTags, crafted from the stabilizer…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: November 17th RCAF Accepts First Blackburn Shark

A look back at November 17, 1936, when the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted the…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 90 Scandia

Discover the story behind the first flight of the Saab 90 Scandia on November 16,…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya

Discover the story of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, which first flew on November 15, 1957.…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Officially Enters Service

On November 14, 1974, the F-15 Eagle entered USAF service, revolutionizing air combat with its…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter  

On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornu’s experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1  

Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japan’s homegrown military transport…

Austin Hancock

Last of the Tornados: Surviving Examples of America’s First Operational Jet Bomber

Though seldom remembered, the North American B-45 Tornado was the first operational jet bomber in…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: November 11th First Flight of the Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton

On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (November 11, 1946), the first flight…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot-SPAD S.27

One hundred six years ago today, the Blériot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…

Austin Hancock