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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress: Queen of the Skies
Rugged, heavily armed, and instantly recognizable, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was more than just…
Today in Aviation History: Record Braking Flight of The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Interceptor
On April 28, 1961, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F soared into history when test pilot Colonel Georgy…
Pacific Wrecks: Uncovering the Lost History of World War II, Interview With Justin Taylan
For nearly 30 years, Pacific Wrecks has been dedicated to uncovering and preserving the remnants…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-16
On April 27, 1952, the Soviet Unionโs formidable Tupolev Tu-16 Badger made its first flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon
On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500
On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Air and Space Exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Contributor Adam Estes recently explored the Air and Space exhibits at the Museum of Science…
Wings of Wonder: Duggy The DC-3 and The Year That Inspired a Generation
Duggy the DC-3, a restored aircraft with a rich history, celebrates its 20th anniversary this…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck
On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…
From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum
The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Bu.No. 79863
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at theย Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…
Five Top Plane Games to Play on PC
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
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