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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 Across the English Channel by Louis Blériot
On July 25, 1909, Louis Blériot 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 aviation’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: 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…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
America’s First Jet: Inside the Surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets
Explore Adam Estes’ in-depth look at the six surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets—America’s first jet aircraft—and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Prototype
On July 18, 1943, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet prototype made its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic
On July 17, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic,…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny s/n SC-1282
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…
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