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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Production McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

One of the US Air Force's most capable multirole aircraft, this multirole variant first flew…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Flug Werk Fw-190A-8/M “Weiße 11”

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

Zac Yates

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326

Italy's first indigenous operational jet trainer would go on to forge a worldwide legacy

Adam Estes

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 5)

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

Although Italy's first pure-breed jet was not successful, it paved the way for Italy's postwar…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

Despite a rough start, the Bell 206 would become on of the world's most successful…

Adam Estes

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 4)

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

An unsung aircraft of the Second World War, the Kingcobra became an export fighter, manned…

Adam Estes

Two Italian T-6 Texans and Their Pilots

The two aircraft, one former Royal Air Force and one Brazilian Air Force, now enjoy…

Emma Quedzuweit

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

While the L-188 Electra may not have found the success its designers intended it to…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K

This unique Japanese floatplane featuring contra-rotating propellers and a crew of two saw limited action…

Adam Estes

Flying High – How Aviation is Getting More Comfortable Every Year

"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

Despite their new peacetime role being different than their intended one, it is still a…

Adam Estes

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 3)

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his…

Austin Hancock