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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe s/n TE356
Explore the history of Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe TE356, from its RAF service and…
Grounded Dreams: Amiot 370 – The Record-Breaking Courier Left Behind
The Amiot 370 was a French long-range mail aircraft that set multiple speed records before…
Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Clément Ader – The Man Who Dared to Defy Gravity in the 19th Century
French aviation pioneer Clément Ader built one of the world's earliest powered aircraft, introduced the…
Attack Squadron 152: The Korean To Vietnam War Journey Of The Mavericks
Attack Squadron 152 “Friendlies” served from Korea to Vietnam, flying the Corsair and Skyraider before…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Martinsyde F.3
Learn about the Martinsyde F.3, the British fighter that first flew on October 3, 1917,…
Grounded Dreams: North American TF-86F – The Sabre Trainer Born in the Shooting Star’s Shadow
The North American TF-86F was a two-seat trainer based on the F-86F Sabre, but changing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bernard SIMB V.2
Discover the Bernard SIMB V.2, the French racing aircraft that first flew on October 2,…
Attack Squadron 127: The Three-Decade Legacy of Royal Blues
Attack Squadron 127 “Royal Blues” became the Navy’s premier A-4 adversary training squadron, later flying…
Grounded Dreams: Boeing Model 221 Monomail – The All Metal Streamline Radical Born Before Variable Pitch
The Boeing Model 221 Monomail pioneered streamlined, all-metal aircraft design, but limited engine technology and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad
Learn about the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad, the innovative postwar commuter aircraft that first flew…
Aces: John Stanley Chick – How A Royal Engineer Became A Bristol Fighter Legend
WWI ace John Stanley Chick scored all 16 of his aerial victories in just four…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: General Motors FM-2 Wildcat BuNo 74512
Explore the history of General Motors FM-2 Wildcat BuNo 74512, a rare WWII carrier fighter,…
Grounded Dreams: EFW N-20 Aiguillon – The Swiss Four-Engine Jet Pioneer That Never Flew High
The EFW N-20 Aiguillon was Switzerland’s first jet fighter, but inadequate thrust from its Swiss-built…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Opel RAK.1
Discover the story of the Opel RAK.1, the world's first purpose-built rocket-powered aircraft, which made…
Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Rostislav Alexeyev – The Man Behind Soviet Hydrofoils and Ekranoplans
Rostislav Alexeyev pioneered Soviet hydrofoils and created the world's largest ground-effect vehicle, the Caspian Sea…
Attack Squadron 44 – The Two-Decade Service Of The Hornets
VA-44 was established twice by the US Navy, serving in the Korean War before becoming…
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