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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter
On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…
Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat
The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…
‘Bomber Boys’ by Photographer John Slemp Part 1: Jimmy Stewart’s Jacket
Photographing the Hollywood star and squadron commander's flight jacket is part of a unique book…
The Art of North American’s WWII Aircraft Engineering Drawings
Thousands of original North American Aviation technical drawings undergo preservation and cataloguing, highlighted in museum…
Smithsonian’s Albatros D.Va ‘Stropp’: A Mysterious History Uncovered
The World War I German fighter now on display at the NASM has a long…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Beechcraft RC-45J Navigator #585
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Inside the Customized Jets of Professional Sports Teams
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3701G
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
When a Passion Becomes a Career – Bernie Vasquez
A conversation with consummate warbird pilot Bernie Vasquez about his aviation journey.
The Cardington Hangars and Britain’s Airship Guardians
By Ronan Thomas Standing majestically in Bedfordshire farmland, their sheer size and engineering are testament…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak
The Skystreak performed an important role in aeronautical research by its being able to fly…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M3-22 Zero 3852
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
A Central New York Tuskegee Airman Receives Posthumous Honor
Legacy, the collection of accomplishments we create through a lifetime. All the good deeds, jobs,…
Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra
During the early 1970s, a Martin B-57B Canberra (ex USAF 52-1576) took part in several…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak s/n 51-9522
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
The History of The Hurricane Hunters
Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and…
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