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On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…
On May 9, 1946, the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis made its first flight, introducing a distinctive…
On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…
The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…
On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
Nestled in the Alaskan wilderness, the Fly8MA Pilot Lodge is a dream destination for pilots…
On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…
During World War II, as bombs fell over Britain and the threat of invasion loomed,…
On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…
Discover the psychology behind flying and online gaming. Find out how both experiences trigger adrenaline,…
On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…
On April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took its first flight, launching a decades-long…
NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s capabilities through two…
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