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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I (L-20A) Beaver N682AF
Explore the story of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver N682AF, a restored L-20A with a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire
On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker
The Grumman S-2 Tracker made its first flight on December 4, 1952, becoming the U.S.…
Barnstormer-USA Launches New Apparel Collection Inspired by Artist Romain Hugault
Barnstormer-USA unveils a premium apparel line created in collaboration with renowned aviation artist Romain Hugault.…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN
By Randy Malmstrom Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN. This aircraft was built as an aerobatic version…
Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
NORAD Prepares to Track Santa for 70th Consecutive Year
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70
The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…
Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft
On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…
The Douglas SBD Dauntless Mystery: Uncovering a WWII Tragedy in Vanuatu
The South Pacific WWII Museum unravels the story of a Douglas SBD Dauntless recovered in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288
The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Messerschmitt Me 309 – Development & Politics by Dan Sharp & Calum Douglas
Messerschmitt Me 309: Development & Politics by Dan Sharp and Calum Douglas uncovers the little-known…
Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher
The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…
The Erickson Aircraft Collection
Regular contributor Ugo Vicenzi visits the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon, where he flies…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B
The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…
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