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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…
Randy’s Warbird Profile: Sopwith Snipe Reproduction
In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Sopwith Snipe reproduction at…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War
On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…
Life-Size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture ‘On Freedom’s Wings’ Unveiled in Lincolnshire
A full-size Avro Lancaster sculpture, On Freedom’s Wings, has been unveiled in Lincolnshire by the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard
On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…
Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy
Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…
Remembering an American Hero: John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Flies West at 103
World War II hero John “Lucky” Luckadoo, last surviving 100th Bomb Group B-17 pilot, dies…
Today in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes First Space Flight
On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its first space flight. Learn about…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed JetStar
On September 4, 1957, Lockheed JetStar, the first purpose-built private jet, took flight—becoming a business…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Curtiss Model D “Curtiss Pusher”
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…
Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record
On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…
Douglas A-26 Invader Miss Million Airess: A Legacy Restored by the Million Air Maintenance Team
Discover the story of Miss Million Airess, a Douglas A-26 Invader restored by the Million…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nord 1101 Noralpha
In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Nord 1101 Noralpha at…
Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States
On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…
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