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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HJT-16 Kiran
Discover the history of the HAL HJT-16 Kiran, India’s first indigenous jet trainer, which made…
Attack Squadron 46 – The Cold War To Desert Storm History Of The Clansmen
Attack Squadron 46, the US Navy’s “Clansmen,” flew combat missions from Vietnam to Desert Storm…
Today In Aviation History Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory
On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…
Profile of the Harold Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Explore the rich aviation history of Pennsylvania at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom…
Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service
On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo 88382
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines the history behind the…
Today In Aviation History: October 28th First Flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury
On October 28, 1954, the North American FJ-4 Fury made its first flight, marking a…
A Wartime Rescue Remembered: How a Tuscan Farmer Saved Two World War II U.S. Pilots
Nearly 80 years after two U.S. Army Air Forces pilots were shot down in Tuscany,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV
On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV took to the skies for the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-51 Mustang
On October 26, 1940, the North American P-51 Mustang made its first flight, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 35 Draken
Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…
Strauss Airstrip: Preserving a Rare World War II Fighter Base in Northern Australia
Strauss Airstrip, a preserved World War II pursuit fighter installation in Australia’s Northern Territory, offers…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Arkansas Air and Military Museum
Regular contributor Adam Estes explores the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72
Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: North American AT-6D “Hog Wild Gunner”
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines the Heritage Flight Museum's…
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