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Boneyard Files: Vertol H-21C Shawnee – The Vietnam Pioneer Left in the Sand
Explore the Vertol H-21C Shawnee, the โFlying Bananaโ helicopter that served in Arctic missions and…
Aces of the Great War: Julius Buckler and the Unbreakable Iron Spirit of Jasta 17
German WWI ace Julius Buckler survived severe combat injuries, scored 36 victories and later returned…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter ย
On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornuโs experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9
By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1 ย
Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japanโs homegrown military transport…
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…
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…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blรฉriot-SPAD S.27
One hundred six years ago today, the Blรฉriot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
Eighty-one years ago today, on November 9, 1944, the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter took its first…
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