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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY
On October 22, 1934, the Gourdou-Leseurre GL-813 HY took flight, marking a key chapter in…
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen: The Short-Lived AJ-2 Savage Refueling Shield
Heavy Attack Squadron Sixteen “White Blades” was a short-lived US Navy squadron that transitioned the…
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…
Inside the Engineering of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
A detailed technical examination of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, exploring its structure, wing design, turbo-supercharging…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan
On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…
Hangar Italy Announces Limited-Edition FIAT G.91 Tribute Watch
Hangar Italy announces the limited-edition G.91 Tribute Watch, a mechanical timepiece honoring the Fiat G.91…
Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…
Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace
On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18
On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…
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