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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY
On October 22, 1934, the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY took flight, marking a key chapter in…
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen: The Short-Lived AJ-2 Savage Refueling Shield
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen “White Blades” was a short-lived US Navy squadron that transitioned the…
Flight Test Files: Lockheed U-2 – The High-Flying Researcher of the 1970s
Lockheed U-2 shifted from spy missions to NASA research, supporting Earth observation, disaster response and…
Aces of the Great War: Lothar von Richthofen – The 40 Victory Blitz of Jasta 11
Lothar von Richthofen, brother of the Red Baron, scored 40 WWI victories, emerging as a…
Grounded Dreams: Tupolev Tu-110 – The Four-Engine Shadow of the Tu-104
Tupolev Tu-110 was a four-engine Soviet jetliner developed from the Tu-104 but canceled in 1958…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing YB-9
April 13, 1931 marked the first flight of the Boeing YB-9, the first all-metal monoplane…
From Hawk to Warhawk: Curtiss Power at Ala Doble Flying Collection
A visit to California’s Ala Doble Flying Collection reveals two rare Curtiss fighters—a P-36C and…
Flight Test Files: Boeing 727 – The NASA Wake Vortex Trials of 1973
NASA Boeing 727 tests in the 1970s revealed how wake vortices affect smaller aircraft, shaping…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 N877MG
A detailed profile of Douglas DC-3 N877MG, a former WWII C-47 that flew supply missions…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale
April 12, 1938 marked the first flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale, a French light…
The Day the Air Force Bombed Montana
Discover the remarkable true story of when a U.S. Army Air Corps B-17 bombed ice…
Barnstormer-USA and Romain Hugault Unveil “Burma Banshees” Collection Ahead of Sun ’n Fun
Barnstormer-USA partners with Romain Hugault on the “Burma Banshees” T-shirt, inspired by WWII P-40 Warhawks,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 89
April 11, 1937 marked the first flight of the Junkers Ju 89, a German heavy…
From Soviet Military Pilot to Ha Long Bay Landmark: The Unlikely Legacy of Gherman Titov
Ti Top Island in Ha Long Bay is named after Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, linking…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson
A richly illustrated review of Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson, exploring the golden age…
Flight Test Files: C-141A Starlifter – The Birth of the Jet Age Cargo Giant
C-141A Starlifter supported NASA’s Project Eclipse, proving tow-launch concepts for reusable space vehicles and advancing…
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