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Attack Squadron 45 – From Torpedo Bombers to F-16 Adversary Fighters
Attack Squadron 45 was established three times by the US Navy, serving as a postwar…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Learn about the de Havilland DH.88 Comet, the revolutionary British racing aircraft that first flew…
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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Force’s supersonic fighter-bomber that…
Planes of Fame’s Aichi D3A2 “Val”: From World War II Service to Preservation
Regular contributor Adam Estes highlights the incredible story behind one of the Planes of Fame's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49
Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…
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