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The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…
The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…
The world of warbird maintenance, restoration, parts supply, and overhaul is, without a doubt, a…
By Nicholas Kanakis Reminiscent of Hollywood days of old, Masters of the Air, the new…
On September 21st, 1976, the famed TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep first aired on…
Well-known author and historian Nick Veronico has recently co-published his second book of the Wreckchasing…
By Adam Estes On a typical day at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM)’s…
PRESS RELEASE Wichita, Kansas — January 9, 2024 — My Bombshells, the iconic brand known…
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor We are sad to report that aviation historian and author…
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…
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