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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 Vought SB2U Vindicator
On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62
On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…
How the Most Awkward Looking Aircraft Became a Deadly Night Killer in World War II
Inside the story of an odd-looking fighter jet that became one of WWII's most effective…
Today In Aviation History: Launch of Operation Bolo
On January 2, 1967, Operation Bolo reshaped the air war over Vietnam as U.S. Air…
Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline
On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled airline began service as the St. Petersburg–Tampa…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Voisin III Replica
Explore the Voisin III replica at Pearson Air Museum, one of only three in the…
Today In Aviation History: Grumman F8F Bearcat Enters Service
On December 31, 1944, the Grumman F8F Bearcat entered U.S. Navy service, introducing a fast-climbing,…
Today In Aviation History: First German Aircraft Flies over Britain Post-World War I
On December 30, 1922, a Dornier Komet II became the first German aircraft to fly…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Swift
On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M
On December 28, 1929, the Mitsubishi B2M made its first flight, marking an early chapter…
The Mystery of Alaska’s B-29 Superfortress: The Lady in the Lake
Explore the story of the “Lady in the Lake,” a WB-29 Superfortress submerged at Eielson…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū
On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one…
The Swamp Ghost and the Fight to Protect Pacific War Wrecks
The story of the Swamp Ghost, a B-17E Flying Fortress crash-landed in Papua New Guinea,…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – FIAT Aeritalia Fighters: CR.32, CR.42 Falco, G.50 Freccia, G.55 Centauro by Luigino Caliaro
FIAT Aeritalia Fighters by Luigino Caliaro offers an authoritative, richly illustrated history of the CR.32,…
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