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The Polka Dot Warriors: How Assembly Ships Guided the Mighty Eighth
Discover the untold story of WWII assembly ships—vividly painted B-17s and B-24s that guided bomber…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80
Discover the story behind the Fiat G.80, Italy’s first homegrown jet aircraft, which made its…
Donald Trump Calls for Declassification of Amelia Earhart Records
President Donald Trump called for the declassification of all government records related to Amelia Earhart’s…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Antonov AN-2R s/n 1G17527, N61SL
In the lates of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF6U Pirate
Today in aviation history: The Vought XF6U Pirate first flew on October 2, 1946. Restored…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Interstate S-1A Cadet “The Pearl”
In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind Interstate…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell XP-59 Airacomet
Today in aviation history: The Bell XP-59 Airacomet, America’s first jet fighter, flew for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-64 Apache
Celebrate the first flight of the AH-64 Apache, the U.S. Army’s premier attack helicopter, known…
Exploring America’s Forgotten Airfields: Paul Freeman and the Story Behind Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields
Explore America’s abandoned and little-known airfields with Paul Freeman. His website documents over 2,500 former…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass
On September 29, 1948, the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass made its first flight. This tailless, swept-wing…
Honor Flight Long Island to Fly 46 Veterans to Washington, D.C. This October
Honor Flight Long Island takes 46 veterans, including 42 from Vietnam, to Washington, D.C. on…
Barnstormer Honors Aviation Legend Gregory “Pappy” Boyington with Commemorative Polo Shirt
Discover Barnstormer’s commemorative polo honoring WWII fighter pilot Gregory “Pappy” Boyington and the Black Sheep…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mystère IV
Celebrate the first flight of the Dassault Mystère IV, France’s first transonic fighter-bomber, which served…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star in…
Today in Aviation History: Katherine Stinson, First U.S. Airmail Flight by a Woman Pilot
Celebrate Katherine Stinson, the first U.S. woman to fly airmail in 1913, and a pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II
Celebrate the first flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II, a Vietnam War-era carrier-based attack…
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