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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…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Pfalz D.XII
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of theย Museum of Flightโs Pfalz D.XII.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 โSea Kingโ
On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…
Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of โPardoโs Pushโ
On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most daring acts of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton
On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34
On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
The Tablecloth That Travelled Across Europe
The museum at CAF Houston Wing holds a unique artifact connected to renowned WWII pilots
Shuttleworth Collection Engineering ‘Open Workshop’ 2025
The event weekend offered the public up-close looks at the aircraft on display and in…
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of the Finnish Air Force
On March 6, 1918, the Finnish Air Force (FAF) was officially established, making it one…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire
On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc AR614
On the 89th anniversary of the prototype Supermarine Spitfire's first flight, this installment of Randyโs…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…
The Norden Bombsightโs Hawk-Eye
How the City of Rochester, NY, gave a top-secret WWII weapon its sight.
Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established
On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde
On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…
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