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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…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9
By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1
Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japan’s homegrown military transport…
Last of the Tornados: Surviving Examples of America’s First Operational Jet Bomber
Though seldom remembered, the North American B-45 Tornado was the first operational jet bomber in…
Today In Aviation History: November 11th First Flight of the Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton
On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (November 11, 1946), the first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot-SPAD S.27
One hundred six years ago today, the Blériot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
Eighty-one years ago today, on November 9, 1944, the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter took its first…
Today In Aviation History: First USAF Aerial Victory Over MiG-15
Seventy-five years ago today, USAF Lt. Russell J. Brown scored America’s first aerial victory over…
Today In Aviation History: Gloster Meteor – First Jet to Break World Speed Record
Eighty years ago today, on November 7, 1945, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hurricane
On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II
The AV-8B Harrier II made its first flight on November 5, 1981. This second-generation “Jump…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane
On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2…
The Story of Earth Observation: From Aerial Pioneers to Satellites
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…
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