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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 Vickers Viscount
On July 16, 1948, the Vickers Viscount made its first flight, becoming the world’s first…
Tuskegee Airmen: The Red Tails Who Defied the Skies and History
Written by Dan Rivera, this in-depth article chronicles the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen—the pioneering…
Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower
Explore the history of long-range strategic bombing—from WWI Zeppelins to the B-2's 2025 strike on…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 367-80
On July 15, 1954, Boeing's 367-80 made its first flight, paving the way for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout
Discover the story of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout, Britain’s only WWI monoplane fighter. Learn…
Flying into Alaska’s Denali National Park with K2 Aviation
Join aviation writer Stephen Chapis on a glacier flight with K2 Aviation in Alaska’s Denali…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill
Discover the story of David Lee “Tex” Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…
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…
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