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The First 25 Years of Hamilton Standard, Part 2: A Revolution in Aircraft Propulsion
Part 2 of Kenneth P. Katz's history of Hamilton Standard explores the development of the…
Aces: Georg Von Hantelmann – How A Prussian Hussar Became A Blue Max Fighter Hero
Georg von Hantelmann was one of Germany’s youngest WWI aces, scoring 25 aerial victories in…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck
On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…
From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum
The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Bu.No. 79863
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…
Five Top Plane Games to Play on PC
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
Jon Kotwicki and the FLY8MA Pilot Lodge: A Vision for Aviation Adventure in Alaska With a Vintage Touch
Nestled in the Alaskan wilderness, the Fly8MA Pilot Lodge is a dream destination for pilots…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer
On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…
The American Airfields Where British Pilots Learned to Fly
During World War II, as bombs fell over Britain and the threat of invasion loomed,…
John Travolta to Host 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards in Beverly Hills
On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…
Sky-High Thrills: Comparing the Rush of Flying and Online Gaming
Discover the psychology behind flying and online gaming. Find out how both experiences trigger adrenaline,…
Today in Aviation History: The Red Baron’s Final Aerial Victories
On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman A-6 Intruder
On April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took its first flight, launching a decades-long…
Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat
NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s capabilities through two…
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