Tag: Aviation History
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-540
On February 9, 1955, the Convair CV-540 flew for the first time, marking an early…
Grounded Dreams: Northrop F-20 Tigershark, One of the Best Fighters That Never Went Into Production
The F-20 Tigershark was fast, capable, and ahead of its time, but politics, timing, and…
CAF West Texas Wing Becomes Helldiver Squadron, Honoring a Legendary Naval Dive Bomber
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Commemorative Air Force’s West Texas Wing will operate as the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Firefly II
On February 5, 1929, the Fairey Firefly II made its first flight, marking the debut…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Triplane replica
In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude
On February 4, 1935, the Mitsubishi A5M Claude flew for the first time, becoming the…
Today In Aviation History: Blériot XIII Breaks Passenger-Carrying Record
On February 3, 1911, the experimental Blériot XIII set a world record by carrying eight…
US Navy Announces Mission to Recover a Douglas TBD Devastator
Long considered the "Holy Grail" of WWII U.S. naval aircraft recoveries, a Douglas TBD Devastator…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF6B
On February 1, 1933, Boeing’s Boeing XF6B made its first flight, marking the company’s final…
Operation Freeze
In 1944, Marine Corsair pilots in the South Pacific turned high altitude flights into an…
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