Tag: Aviation History
Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396 – Restoration Update – Winter 2025
An in-depth update on the reconstruction of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396, detailing tailplane rebuild progress,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3
On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator
On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62
On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…
How the Most Awkward Looking Aircraft Became a Deadly Night Killer in World War II
Inside the story of an odd-looking fighter jet that became one of WWII's most effective…
Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline
On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled airline began service as the St. Petersburg–Tampa…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Voisin III Replica
Explore the Voisin III replica at Pearson Air Museum, one of only three in the…
Today In Aviation History: First German Aircraft Flies over Britain Post-World War I
On December 30, 1922, a Dornier Komet II became the first German aircraft to fly…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Swift
On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but…
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