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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra

On July 29, 1937, the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight. This…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)

On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…

POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Definitive Baa Baa Black Sheep Book Lands on the 49th Anniversary of Flying Misfits

Discover POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story by Stephen Chapisโ€”an in-depth tribute…

Rolls Royce Retires Iconic Boeing 747 Engine Testbed N787RR After Two Decades of Cutting-Edge Aviation Innovation

Rolls Royce retires its iconic Boeing 747-200 testbed, N787RR, after nearly 20 years of groundbreaking…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200

Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…

Varese Celebrates Iconic Aircraft: 70 Years of the Falco, Stelio Fratiโ€™s Masterpiece

Celebrating 70 years of the Aviamilano F.8-L Falco, Italyโ€™s iconic wooden sport aircraft designed by…

Today in Aviation History: Jacqueline Cochran Sets New Women’s Speed Record

On July 26, 1937, Jacqueline Cochran set a new U.S. womenโ€™s speed record, flying a…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight Across the English Channel by Louis Blรฉriot

On July 25, 1909, Louis Blรฉriot made the first successful airplane flight across the English…

Today in Aviation History: The Birth of Amelia Earhart

Born on July 23, 1897, Amelia Earhart became one of aviationโ€™s most iconic pioneers. From…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 40C

Enthusiast Randy Malmstrom provides a walkaround and report on the Boeing Model 40C mailplane that…

Today in Aviation History:ย  First Flight of the Avro Manchester

First flown on July 23, 1939, the Avro Manchester was a British WWII bomber that…

Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded

Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…

Weather Delays Postpone Lost Squadron Recovery Efforts Until 2026

Weather delays have forced the postponement of the 2025 mission to recover a P-38 from…

A Century of Innovation: Celebrating 100 Years of Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a century of innovation in…