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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
Eighty-one years ago today, on November 9, 1944, the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter took its first…
Today In Aviation History: First USAF Aerial Victory Over MiG-15
Seventy-five years ago today, USAF Lt. Russell J. Brown scored America’s first aerial victory over…
Today In Aviation History: Gloster Meteor – First Jet to Break World Speed Record
Eighty years ago today, on November 7, 1945, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hurricane
On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
The AV-8B Harrier II made its first flight on November 5, 1981. This second-generation “Jump…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane
On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2…
The Story of Earth Observation: From Aerial Pioneers to Satellites
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Bomb Drop from Airplane in War
On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Aeronautica Macchi Fighters: C.200 Saetta C.202 Folgore C.205 Veltro
Joe May reviews Luigino Caliaro’s Aeronautica Macchi Fighters in his Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf column—a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga
On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…
New Barnstormers USA Retail Display
Barnstormers USA has launched its first U.S. retail display at the Military Aviation Museum in…
Today In Aviation History Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory
On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…
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