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Boneyard Files: Vertol H-21C Shawnee – The Vietnam Pioneer Left in the Sand
Explore the Vertol H-21C Shawnee, the “Flying Banana” 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 Airship Flight Powered by Electricity
Today in aviation history: On October 8, 1883, the Tissandier brothers flew the first electric-powered…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni
Today in aviation history: On October 7, 1932, the Stipa-Caproni made its first flight, pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
Today in aviation history: On October 6, 1975, the MiG-29 Fulcrum made its first flight.…
Today in Aviation History: First Recorded Aerial Victory
Today in aviation history: On October 5, 1914, the first recorded aerial victory occurred when…
Searching for the Lost Flyers of Santo: The South Pacific WWII Museum’s Most Ambitious Mission Yet
The South Pacific WWII Museum and the Lawrence Gordon Foundation are teaming up to locate…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z “Sentimental Journey”
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes readers for a tour of the Commemorative Air Force's…
Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1 Launches Into Orbit
Today in aviation history: On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Taylorcraft TG-6 N39177
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the…
Today in Aviation History: X-15 Sets New World Airspeed Record
Today in aviation history: On October 3, 1967, the X-15A-2 set a world airspeed record…
Donald Trump Calls for Declassification of Amelia Earhart Records
President Donald Trump called for the declassification of all government records related to Amelia Earhart’s…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Antonov AN-2R s/n 1G17527, N61SL
In the lates of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF6U Pirate
Today in aviation history: The Vought XF6U Pirate first flew on October 2, 1946. Restored…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Interstate S-1A Cadet “The Pearl”
In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind Interstate…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell XP-59 Airacomet
Today in aviation history: The Bell XP-59 Airacomet, America’s first jet fighter, flew for the…
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