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The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…
When P-51 Mustang made its much publicized combat debut in Europe in December 1943, the…
On December 18, 2023 the United States Senate passed S. 513: a resolution recognizing December…
Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington was a Marine Corps fighter pilot and the commanding officer of the…
In the world of aviation, there lies a realm of artistry that transcends the mechanical…
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Christmas in the 8th Air Force during World War II would have been a mix…
by Kaitlyn Crain Enriquez - National Archives In honor of the holiday season, the Unwritten…
The Nature of WWI Aircraft - Javier Arango & Philip Makanna Review by Richard Mallory…
By Adam Estes In many books and magazines on the history of WWII, few photographs…
by Chad Hill Through my design studio, Django Studios, I have worked with the Fagen…
After 10 years of research, the book has finally been published! “Superfortress Graveyard - The…
Weather was perhaps the major problem facing the Eighth Air Force flying out of England…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 30, 2023) Novelist Jim “JK” Kelly today announced the launch of his…
The Planes of Fame Air Museum's Mitsubishi 'Zero' is an A6M5 Model 52, perhaps the…
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