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Attack Squadron 45 – From Torpedo Bombers to F-16 Adversary Fighters
Attack Squadron 45 was established three times by the US Navy, serving as a postwar…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Learn about the de Havilland DH.88 Comet, the revolutionary British racing aircraft that first flew…
Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age
A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…
Flying Through Firewalls: How VPNs Help Aviation Enthusiasts and Historians Access Global Resources
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader
On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…
Jack Northrop’s Shadow: How a Century-Old Vision Took Flight in Operation Midnight Hammer
Stephen Chapis explores the century-long legacy of Jack Northrop’s flying wing design, culminating in the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: SPAD S.XIII C.1
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s meticulously…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
Chasing Amelia: New Clues Spark Bold Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Lost Plane
A new expedition led by Purdue University aims to locate Amelia Earhart’s missing plane on…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’
First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant
Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Dr.I
On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Vega
Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…
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