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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 Flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II
Celebrate the first flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II, a Vietnam War-era carrier-based attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove—a postwar British commuter aircraft that…
Baksheesh: The Junkers Ju 88 at the National Museum of the USAF
Regular contributor Adam Estes reveals the fascinating journey taken by the Junkers Ju 88 bomber…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Polikarpov Po-2 s/n 641543
Aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom provides a walkaround and report on the Polikarpov Po-2 biplane maintained…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American T-28 Trojan
Celebrate the first flight of the North American T-28 Trojan, a legendary trainer and Vietnam-era…
P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Project Update – A Homegrown Mustang
Follow the progress of the P-51 Lucy Gal project in Rochester, NY, honoring Tuskegee Airman…
Today in Aviation History: First Official U.S. Airmail Flight
On September 23, 1911, Earle Ovington completed the first official U.S. airmail flight, marking the…
Aviation Archaeology: Exploring the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Calverton
Discover the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in Calverton, NY—home to historic aircraft testing, Calverton…
Today in Aviation History: Grumman F-14 Tomcat Retires from U.S. Naval Service
On September 22, 2006, the F-14 Tomcat officially retired from U.S. Navy service. Explore the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On September 21, 1942, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress made its first flight, marking a major…
Are Friends Airplanes? Musician Gary Numan’s Fascinating Aviation Career
Discover Gary Numan’s surprising aviation career—from his love of flight as a child to piloting…
POOR LITTLE LAMBS — The Definitive Baa Baa Black Sheep Book Releases Today
Celebrate the 49th anniversary of Baa Baa Black Sheep with the release of Stephen Chapis’…
Randy Warbird Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing (UC-43 Traveler) N67738
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on Beech Model 17 Staggerwing N67738, which was…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Vampire
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering…
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