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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959
Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70
The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…
Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft
On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…
The Douglas SBD Dauntless Mystery: Uncovering a WWII Tragedy in Vanuatu
The South Pacific WWII Museum unravels the story of a Douglas SBD Dauntless recovered in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288
The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Messerschmitt Me 309 – Development & Politics by Dan Sharp & Calum Douglas
Messerschmitt Me 309: Development & Politics by Dan Sharp and Calum Douglas uncovers the little-known…
Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher
The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…
The Erickson Aircraft Collection
Regular contributor Ugo Vicenzi visits the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon, where he flies…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B
The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica
In this article of Randy’s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…
Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue
On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon
The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27
The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210
The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…
Today In Aviation History: Pan American Airways Launches First Trans-Pacific Airmail Service
Pan Am launched the first trans-Pacific airmail service on November 22, 1935, with the China…
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