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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 Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Arkansas Air and Military Museum
Regular contributor Adam Estes explores the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72
Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: North American AT-6D “Hog Wild Gunnerโ
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines the Heritage Flight Museum's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Forceโs supersonic fighter-bomber that…
Planes of Fameโs Aichi D3A2 “Val”: From World War II Service to Preservation
Regular contributor Adam Estes highlights the incredible story behind one of the Planes of Fame's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49
Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois
Discover the history of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or โHuey,โ which first flew on October…
Japanese Comet: The Rebirth of Planes of Fame’s Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
For enthusiasts of WWII Japanese aviation, the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 3MT5
Discover the story of the Mitsubishi 3MT5, the Imperial Japanese Navyโs experimental twin-engine bomber that…
Swedish Flying Fish: The Flygvapenmuseum’s Donnet-Lรฉvรชque
Adam Estes explores the history of the Donnet-Lรฉvรชque Type A, a rare French pre-WWI flying…
Randyโs Warbird Profiles: Messerschmitt Me-163B-1 Komet Werknummer 191660
In this latest issue of Randy's Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F2F
On this day in 1933, the Grumman F2F made its first flightโa compact, agile โflying…
Bazooka Charlie: The Audacious Pilot Who Took on German Tanks
Discover the story of Lt. Col. Charles โBazooka Charlieโ Carpenter and his modified Piper L-4…
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