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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959
Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…
90 Years of the Douglas DC-3: KLM’s “Orange Birds” and a Legacy in Aviation History
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3 with a look at KLM’s wartime orange-painted…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc
On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose
Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc
Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10
On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…
Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record
On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Forgotten Souls: the Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson
Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson uncovers the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Explore the history of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter, which first flew on December…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Discover the story behind the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, which first flew on December…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc MK923
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom dives into the history of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326
Explore the history of the Aermacchi MB-326, the versatile Italian jet trainer that first flew…
The Polka Dot Warriors: How Assembly Ships Guided the Mighty Eighth
Discover the untold story of WWII assembly ships—vividly painted B-17s and B-24s that guided bomber…
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