Tag: Aviation History

Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs

On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…

Austin Hancock

Warbirds Over South Texas 2025: A Texas Gulf Coast Hidden Gem

Warbirds Over South Texas 2025 brought historic aircraft, veteran tributes, and hands-on aviation experiences to…

Karolina Marek

Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service

Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing

On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…

Austin Hancock

Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace

On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…

Austin Hancock

Air Zoo to Hold 5th Annual Ice Cream Challenge on Saturday, January 17

The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo hosts its fifth annual Ice Cream Challenge on January 17,…

Amreetam Basu

The Development of The Lost Bird

Author JK Kelly shares how The Lost Bird was created, tracing the heist thriller’s roots…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…

Austin Hancock