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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 Profiles: SPAD S.XIII C.1
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s meticulously…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
Chasing Amelia: New Clues Spark Bold Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Lost Plane
A new expedition led by Purdue University aims to locate Amelia Earhart’s missing plane on…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’
First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant
Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Dr.I
On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Vega
Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American AJ Savage
On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Fifi”
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes an in-depth look at the Commemorative Air Force’s…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1
On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant
Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 105
Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…
Awesome to The Last Drop, The final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport
A heartfelt tribute by Stephen Chapis to the final Operation Chicken Drop at Easton Airport,…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…
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