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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 Bomb Drop from Airplane in War
On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Aeronautica Macchi Fighters: C.200 Saetta C.202 Folgore C.205 Veltro
Joe May reviews Luigino Caliaro’s Aeronautica Macchi Fighters in his Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf column—a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga
On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…
New Barnstormers USA Retail Display
Barnstormers USA has launched its first U.S. retail display at the Military Aviation Museum in…
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…
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