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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
Boneyard Files: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior – The Atomic Bomber That Became a Desert Ghost
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was the US Navyโs heavy carrier-based jet bomber, later serving in…
Today in Aviation History: Jacqueline Cochran Sets New Women’s Speed Record
On July 26, 1937, Jacqueline Cochran set a new U.S. womenโs speed record, flying a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Across the English Channel by Louis Blรฉriot
On July 25, 1909, Louis Blรฉriot made the first successful airplane flight across the English…
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of Amelia Earhart
Born on July 23, 1897, Amelia Earhart became one of aviationโs most iconic pioneers. From…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 40C
Enthusiast Randy Malmstrom provides a walkaround and report on the Boeing Model 40C mailplane that…
Today in Aviation History:ย First Flight of the Avro Manchester
First flown on July 23, 1939, the Avro Manchester was a British WWII bomber that…
Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded
Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…
Weather Delays Postpone Lost Squadron Recovery Efforts Until 2026
Weather delays have forced the postponement of the 2025 mission to recover a P-38 from…
A Century of Innovation: Celebrating 100 Years of Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a century of innovation in…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
Americaโs First Jet: Inside the Surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets
Explore Adam Estesโ in-depth look at the six surviving Bell P-59 AiracometsโAmericaโs first jet aircraftโand…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japanโs first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flightโan experimental canard fighter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Prototype
On July 18, 1943, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet prototype made its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic
On July 17, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic,…
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