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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Learn the history of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, the rugged twin-engine utility aircraft that has…
Boneyard Files: Vertol H-21C Shawnee – The Vietnam Pioneer Left in the Sand
Explore the Vertol H-21C Shawnee, the “Flying Banana” helicopter that served in Arctic missions and…
Weather Delays Postpone Lost Squadron Recovery Efforts Until 2026
Weather delays have forced the postponement of the 2025 mission to recover a P-38 from…
A Century of Innovation: Celebrating 100 Years of Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a century of innovation in…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
America’s First Jet: Inside the Surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets
Explore Adam Estes’ in-depth look at the six surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets—America’s first jet aircraft—and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Prototype
On July 18, 1943, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet prototype made its first flight, marking…
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 Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vickers Viscount
On July 16, 1948, the Vickers Viscount made its first flight, becoming the world’s 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 Airmen—the pioneering…
Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower
Explore the history of long-range strategic bombing—from 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, Britain’s only WWI monoplane fighter. Learn…
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