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Grounded Dreams: Columbia XJL-1 – The Single-Winged Duck Scrapped By The Navy
The Columbia XJL-1 was the US Navy's postwar attempt to replace the Grumman J2F Duck.…
Today In Aviation History: June 16th First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-350
Discover the story of the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-350, the experimental Soviet fighter that became the first…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nieuport 28 C-1 c/n 6493
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Nieuport 28 C-1 in his…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Walrus
Discover the story of the Supermarine Walrus, the pioneering British amphibious aircraft that first flew…
Today in Aviation History: Sheila Scott Completes Solo Round-the-World Flight
On June 20, 1966, Sheila Scott became the first British pilot to fly solo around…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-25
Explore the history of the Yakovlev Yak-25, a Cold War-era Soviet interceptor that first flew…
Wings in the Wasteland: The Forgotten Warbirds of Gila River Memorial Airfield
An abandoned World War II-era airfield outside Phoenix is home to a haunting collection of…
Today in Aviation History: Southwest Airlines Begins Operations
Discover how Southwest Airlines began operations on June 18, 1971, grew from a Texas-only carrier…
The Hughes H-1 Racer: Howard Hughes’ Silver Bullet
A full, in-depth look into the history of the Hughes H-1 Racer.
Private Jet Boom: What’s Driving the Surge and How Much They Cost
Explore the rising demand for private jets, what's fueling this global trend, and how much…
Today in Aviation History: First Official Flight of the Tupolev Tu-104
Marking 70 years since its first flight, the Tupolev Tu-104 was the Soviet Union’s pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Official Flight of the Lockheed XFV
Discover the story behind the Lockheed XFV, a 1950s experimental tail-sitting VTOL fighter that made…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Lysander
n June 15, 1936, the Westland Lysander made its first flight. Designed for army co-operation,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hotspur
On June 14, 1938, the Hawker Hotspur took flight for the first time. Designed as…
Today in Aviation History: Boeing 767 Sets Nonstop Commercial Flight Record
On June 13, 1990, a Boeing 767-200ER set a nonstop commercial flight distance record, flying…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…
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