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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter

On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…

Austin Hancock

Hawker Hurricane Over Victoria

A detailed look at the Hawker Hurricane’s defining role in the Battle of Britain, focusing…

Ronan Thomas

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93

On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

Austin Hancock

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor

Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the WWII Combat Pilot by Monique Taylor sheds light on…

Joe May

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot XI

On January 23, 1909, the Blériot XI made its first flight, launching an aircraft that…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs

On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…

Austin Hancock

“Midway Madness”: Story of the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless

Adam Estes examines the legacy of the Battle of Midway through the story of “Midway…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell H-13G (Model 47) Sioux

Explore the story of Bell H 13G Sioux N2199, a restored Model 47 helicopter with…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Scheduled Supersonic Passenger Trips of the Concorde

On January 21, 1976, Concorde entered commercial service, launching the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service

Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1

On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing

On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…

Austin Hancock

Inside the Engineering of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

A detailed technical examination of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, exploring its structure, wing design, turbo-supercharging…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan

On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…

Austin Hancock