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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…
The American Airfields Where British Pilots Learned to Fly
During World War II, as bombs fell over Britain and the threat of invasion loomed,…
John Travolta to Host 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards in Beverly Hills
On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…
Sky-High Thrills: Comparing the Rush of Flying and Online Gaming
Discover the psychology behind flying and online gaming. Find out how both experiences trigger adrenaline,…
Today in Aviation History: The Red Baron’s Final Aerial Victories
On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman A-6 Intruder
On April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took its first flight, launching a decades-long…
Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat
NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s capabilities through two…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60
On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
On April 17, 1934, the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide took to the skies for…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell UH-1B Huey 63-08541
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Bell UH-1B…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk
On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator
On April 15, 1935, the Douglas TBD Devastator took to the skies for the first…
The Smith Family de Havilland Mosquito and its link to RAF East Fortune
A unique inscription on a propeller blade creates at trail to the former RAF airbase…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB
The XC-99, a colossal and largely forgotten aircraft, sits in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, awaiting…
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