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Boneyard Files: Grumman HU-16 Albatross – The Abandoned Flying Boats of the Pacific Rim
The HU-16 Albatross was a versatile amphibious rescue aircraft used by US forces, later retired…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Jodel D.11
April 4, 1950 marked the first flight of the Jodel D.11, a lightweight French trainer…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E11K
On June 11, 1937, the Kawanishi E11K made its first flight. Intended as a night…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman M-2 “Bull” Speedmail s/n 1005, N9055
Randy Malmstrom spotlights the rare, airworthy Stearman M-2 "Bull" Speedmail at WAAAM in Hood River,…
Today in Aviation History: Ruth Law Breaks Women’s Altitude Record
On June 10, 1919, Ruth Law set a new women’s altitude record at 14,700 feet.…
NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory: From Skyward Science to Collectible Aviation History
Discover the legacy of NASA’s Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO), a modified C-141A Starlifter that advanced…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YF-17
On June 9, 1974, the Northrop YF-17 made its first flight. Though it lost the…
Today in Aviation History: First Experiments in Cabin Pressurization
On June 8, 1921, the first cabin pressurization test flight took place at McCook Field…
Gordon H. Root, a Mustang Pilot Not To Be Forgotten: Honoring a Rochester, NY P-51 Mustang Pilot Lost Too Soon
2nd Lt. Gordon H. Root of Victor, New York, never saw combat overseas—but his sacrifice…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine S.5 Racer
On June 7, 1927, the Supermarine S.5 made its first flight. Designed by Reginald Mitchell…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
On June 6, 1944, the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning made its first flight. Designed as…
Today in Aviation History: First Combat Mission of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On June 5, 1944, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress flew its first combat mission, marking the…
Into the Ice: The Ongoing Mission to Recover The Lost Squadron’s P-38 “Echo” in Greenland
An international team prepares for a daring 2025 mission to recover "P-38 Echo," a WWII-era…
Today in Aviation History: Construction Begins on OV-101 – Space Shuttle Enterprise
On June 4, 1974, NASA began construction of OV-101, later named Space Shuttle Enterprise. Though…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M2 Replica (North American Harvard Mk.IV)
Randy Malmstrom, a lifelong enthusiast of aviation history and military aircraft, is known for his…
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