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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
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…
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,…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny s/n SC-1282
This installment of Randyโs Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museumโs…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vickers Viscount
On July 16, 1948, the Vickers Viscount made its first flight, becoming the worldโs first…
Tuskegee Airmen: The Red Tails Who Defied the Skies and History
Written by Dan Rivera, this in-depth article chronicles the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmenโthe pioneering…
Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower
Explore the history of long-range strategic bombingโfrom WWI Zeppelins to the B-2's 2025 strike on…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 367-80
On July 15, 1954, Boeing's 367-80 made its first flight, paving the way for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout
Discover the story of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout, Britainโs only WWI monoplane fighter. Learn…
Flying into Alaska’s Denali National Park with K2 Aviation
Join aviation writer Stephen Chapis on a glacier flight with K2 Aviation in Alaskaโs Denali…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill
Discover the story of David Lee โTexโ Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…
Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age
A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…
Flying Through Firewalls: How VPNs Help Aviation Enthusiasts and Historians Access Global Resources
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Unionโs primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
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