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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…

Mr. Mustang, The Most Comprehensive Book Containing The Histories of All Civilian-Owned P-51 Mustangs

Dick Phillips spent decades documenting civilian-owned P-51 Mustangs, building the most extensive archive of its…

Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service

The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…

Revisiting a Forgotten Triumph: The Daring 1919 Transatlantic Flight

David Rooneyโ€™s The Big Hop brings to life the daring 1919 race to complete the…

Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways

On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of a legacy…

Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward Oโ€™Hare is Born

On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward โ€œButchโ€ Oโ€™Hare was bornโ€”a man whose bravery would…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aรฉrospatiale Alouette II

On March 12, 1955, the Aรฉrospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Pfalz D.XII

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of theย Museum of Flightโ€˜s Pfalz D.XII.

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 โ€˜Sea Kingโ€™

On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…

Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of โ€˜Pardoโ€™s Pushโ€™

On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most daring acts of…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton

On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34

On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking the debut of…

The Tablecloth That Travelled Across Europe

The museum at CAF Houston Wing holds a unique artifact connected to renowned WWII pilots

Shuttleworth Collection Engineering ‘Open Workshop’ 2025

The event weekend offered the public up-close looks at the aircraft on display and in…