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Boneyard Files: Lockheed F-94 Starfire – The Corrosion of the Cold War Watchman
Lockheed F-94 Starfire, America’s first all-weather jet interceptor, defended US airspace in the 1950s before…
Aces of War: Albert Louis Deullin – The SPAD Master of the Storks
Albert Louis Deullin, a French WWI ace with 20 victories, rose from infantry officer to…
Today In Aviation History: Last Operational Flight by an RAF Supermarine Spitfire
Discover the final operational flight of the RAF Supermarine Spitfire on April 1, 1954, marking…
Grounded Dreams: KB SAT SR-10 – The Forward Swept Future That Vanished
Russia’s SR-10 forward-swept-wing jet trainer showed strong performance but lost funding and competition, ending as…
The First 25 Years of Hamilton Standard, Part 1: The Origins of Hamilton Standard
An in-depth look at the origins of Hamilton Standard, tracing how early aviation suppliers, corporate…
Final Flight of a Legend: Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson Laid to Rest at Arlington
World War II triple ace Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson was honored with full military funeral…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Robinson R44
On March 31, 1990, the Robinson R44 first flew, becoming one of the most successful…
Flight Test Files: F-84F Thunderstreak – Testing the Limits of the 40-Degree Sweep
The F-84 Thunderjet evolved into the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, aiding early jet research and NATO…
Aces of the Great War: Michel Coiffard – The Spad Specialist of the Cigognes
Michel Coiffard, a French WWI ace, scored 34 victories, including 24 balloons, becoming one of…
Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922
The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…
Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100
On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…
Saved from the Ice: The Story of the Rescue and Restoration of the B-17E “My Gal Sal”
Discover the remarkable story of the B-17 Flying Fortress My Gal Sal—recovered after more than…
Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch
The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141
On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…
Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence
The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…
Aces of the Great War: Henry Woollett – The 35 Victories of the Sopwith Camel Master
Henry Woollett, Britain’s top balloon-busting ace, scored 35 victories in WWI, including 11 balloons and…
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