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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…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…
Tribute to the Brave: B-17 “Ball Boys” Polo from Barnstormer
Barnstormer honors the WWII legacy of the 511th Bomber Squadron with its B-17 “Ball Boys”…
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…
Hawker Hurricane Over Victoria
A detailed look at the Hawker Hurricane’s defining role in the Battle of Britain, focusing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing
On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…
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