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Hangar Italy Announces Limited-Edition FIAT G.91 Tribute Watch

Hangar Italy announces the limited-edition G.91 Tribute Watch, a mechanical timepiece honoring the Fiat G.91…

Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…

Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace

On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18

On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…

The Development of The Lost Bird

Author JK Kelly shares how The Lost Bird was created, tracing the heist thriller’s roots…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300

The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…

Today In Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Makes First Solo Flight – Hawaii to US Mainland

On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee

On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…

Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16

Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1

On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…

The Gunner Who Fell From the Sky…Without a Parachute. The Story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee

Discover the extraordinary true story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee, the World War II B-17…

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess

Night of the Bear is a tense techno-thriller by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess that…