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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…
A Central New York Tuskegee Airman Receives Posthumous Honor
Legacy, the collection of accomplishments we create through a lifetime. All the good deeds, jobs,…
Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra
During the early 1970s, a Martin B-57B Canberra (ex USAF 52-1576) took part in several…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak s/n 51-9522
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
The History of The Hurricane Hunters
Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and…
WWII P-51 Pilot Reunites With His “Aluminum Sweetheart” at the National Warplane Museum
The Geneseo Airshow provides opportunity for a 101-year-old veteran combat pilot to reunite with his…
Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet
NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station obtained this B-47A Stratojet (labeled NACA 150) to study the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina BuNo. 46522
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 7: The Real Pappy Boyington
Part 7 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series recounts Boyington's roller coaster life as he…
So You Want to Work at an Aviation Museum?
In this article, Noah Stegman Rechtin writes about the various opportunities to become an employee…
Honor Flight Long Island Takes 46 Veterans to Washington D.C.
Honor Flight Long Island, the iconic volunteer-run veterans organization, is proud to announce that their…
Flight Test Files: Viper X
On June 14, 2021, the NF-16D Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) was officially redesignated as…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe SL633
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
World War II Airplane Murals Painted on Oregon Airport Hangars
A local mural artist, contracted by airport tenants, painted World War II planes on hangars…
The Next Generation of Warbird Pilots: Johnny Mazza III
In recent years there has been a push to recognize individuals under 40 years old…
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