Tag: Aviation History
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 31
On February 10, 1967, the experimental Dornier Do 31 became the world’s first VTOL jet…
Grounded Dreams: The Mirage 4000 and Europe’s Superfighter That Never Was
The Dassault Mirage 4000 was a powerful European superfighter that rivaled the world’s best jets,…
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…
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