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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee
On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…
Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16
Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
The MiG-15 earned a reputation for its firepower, maneuverability, and ruggedness in the Korean War.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator
This most widely produced American heavy bomber of WWII served in virtually every operational theater.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M
While the Mitsubishi Type 89 Carrier Attack Aircraft proved to be unsuccessful, it is an…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American FJ-2 Fury
This navalized variant of the F-86 Sabre made its first flight on December 27, 1951
The Douglas DC-3 Cargo Workhorses Of DesertAir Alaska
At Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska the DC-3s of Desert Air are proving…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Along with being an iconic delta winged aircraft, the F-106's legacy stands as one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11
Despite a small production, The Soviet interceptor was overshadowed by later aircraft and remains a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Victor
Victor served as a nuclear deterrent against the Soviet Union and strategic photoreconnaissance aircraft and…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Caproni Ca.20
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Derived from the Douglas DC-3, the C-47 Skytrain would be the backbone of the Allies'…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
A favorite of many aviation enthusiasts, the Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying jet-powered aircraft…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88
The multirole aircraft is considered by aviation historians to have been the one of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707
The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet…
Values Of A National Hero Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorialized
New memorial honors the selfless dedication of Major Charles Loring, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient…
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