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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor
Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…
Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI
Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…
The Evolution of Aviation in the Sports World: From Air Races to Stadium Flyover
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Thomas-Morse MB-3
One of the earliest interwar aircraft of the United States armed forces also played a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-5
Douglas' forgotten airliner
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-14
The first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10/U4 WkNr.610937
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Collings Foundation's Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10/U4, now displayed at…
WWII-Era C-54 Skymasters Abandoned at Small Arizona Airport
Boneyard outside of Tucson includes the remains of four former-US Navy and firefighting Skymasters.
Today in Aviation History: Operation Jericho
Daring prison break of WWII to free resistance fighters in France
Today in Aviation History: First Airmail Flight between New Zealand and Australia
Famed aviator Charles Ulm made the flight in an Avro 618 Ten trimotor to prove…
Junkers F 13 Returns to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
After a 94-year history spanning both sides of the Atlantic, this one of five surviving…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin B-10
The first mass produced all-metal monoplane bomber of the US Army Air Corps now has…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet Deux-Ponts
France's piston-engine double-decker transport.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
The Soviet Union's widely exported Mach 2 interceptor
A Visit with Elmer: Spending an Afternoon With a World War II P-51 Pilot
Austin Hancock recalls his experience meeting WWII pilot Elmer Pankratz at the Geneseo Airshow.
Basler BT-67 Flying Display at Thailand’s Children’s Day 2025
Thailand’s National Children’s Day 2025 saw two Royal Thai Air Force Basler BT-67s take flight…
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