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The Last Captain of a VIP Boeing 727: David Morrison and the Final Flight of VP-BAP
The final flight of VP-BAP, one of the last VIP Boeing 727s, as remembered by…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53
On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…
Cold War Warriors Once Protected the UK; Now It’s Our Time to Protect Their History
Photos and text by James Gresty As dawn breaks over Bruntingthorpe Airfield, the echoes of…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: F-4C Phantom II 64-0776
We take a look at the Museum of Flight's F-4 Phantom.
Today in Aviation History: Loss of USS Macon
The demise of the US Navy's flying aircraft carrier
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XP-81
This long-range, high-altitude escort fighter design featured a propeller-driven engine in the front for long…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna
While the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna was superseded by rapid advances in aviation technology, it performed…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sopwith Pup
On this day in aviation history, February 9, 1916, the Sopwith Pup made its first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen
One of the most remarkable jets of the Cold War, and one of the most…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Oleg Antonov
The humble origins of the man behind Antonov, builder of some of the world's largest…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E7K
Outdated through WWII, the E7K still saw action and was well-liked for its stability.
Ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Departed For Final Voyage
Final Voyage: The Former USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Heads for Scrapping
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL TS-11 Iskra
On this day in aviation history, February 5, 1960, the first Polish-designed jet aircraft, the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Cessna O-2 Skymaster
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Heritage Flight Museum's Cessna O-2…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh's impact on aviation remains indisputable, as he inspired countless others to go into aviation…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing F3B
On this day in aviation history, February 3, 1928, the Boeing F3B, made its first…
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