Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’s a significant milestone or a quiet moment in time, the history of flight is rich with stories that shaped the skies we know today. Join us as we celebrate the moments that made aviation what it is


On September 10, 1933, Henri Mignet's Flying Flea took to the skies, launching a homebuilt…
Discover the story of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-155-P1, the prototype that led to the legendary MiG-25…
Famed aviator Charles Ulm made the flight in an Avro 618 Ten trimotor to prove…
The first mass produced all-metal monoplane bomber of the US Army Air Corps now has…
France's piston-engine double-decker transport.
The Soviet Union's widely exported Mach 2 interceptor
The crash of a Convair B-36 Peacemaker on February 13, 1950, still holds mystery today.
The demise of the US Navy's flying aircraft carrier
This long-range, high-altitude escort fighter design featured a propeller-driven engine in the front for long…
While the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna was superseded by rapid advances in aviation technology, it performed…
On this day in aviation history, February 9, 1916, the Sopwith Pup made its first…
One of the most remarkable jets of the Cold War, and one of the most…
The humble origins of the man behind Antonov, builder of some of the world's largest…
Outdated through WWII, the E7K still saw action and was well-liked for its stability.
On this day in aviation history, February 5, 1960, the first Polish-designed jet aircraft, the…
Lindbergh's impact on aviation remains indisputable, as he inspired countless others to go into aviation…
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