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Flying High – How Aviation is Getting More Comfortable Every Year

"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

Despite their new peacetime role being different than their intended one, it is still a…

Adam Estes

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 3)

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: The First Jet Takeoff and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier

On this day, legendary test pilot Eric "Winkle" Brown landed a de Havilland DH.100 Vampire…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

From its beginnings as a US military trainer, the T-34 expanded its illustrious career in…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70

Starting out as a mail-carrier design, the He 170 was reformed for military use and…

Adam Estes

‘Bomber Boys’ by Photographer John Slemp Part 2: Passionate Families

Photographer John Slemp shares stories from his book highlighting the jackets of WWII pilots and…

Emma Quedzuweit

Ala Doble Fly-In and Marginal Aviation “Last Ditch” 2024

Once again a stellar collection of vintage aircraft come together, including a special formation.

Emma Quedzuweit

Alaska’s Douglas Derelicts

Scattered across the wilds of Alaska are forgotten Douglas transports that still have a story…

Stephen Chapis

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Hughes H-4 Hercules, AKA the “Spruce Goose”

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

Zac Yates

Rediscover History With The Barnstormer D-Day Collection

Step back in time and celebrate the heroes of D-Day with Barnstormer USA's exclusive collection.…

Moreno Aguiari

The Last of the Japanese Thunderbolts, The Story of Planes of Fame’s Mitsubishi J2M Raiden

This rare Japanese World War II fighter aircraft and combat veteran draws vistiors from around…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed P-38 Lightning N2114L

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

Zac Yates

Frozen in Time: The Enduring Legacy of the C-121 Lockheed Constellation “Pegasus” Crash in Antarctica

The icy remains of the C-121 Super Constellation "Pegasus" lie buried beneath layers of snow,…

Moreno Aguiari