Tag: Aviation History

American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island to Host Reunion for 46 Long Island Veterans

The American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will host a reunion on December…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288

The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher

The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…

Austin Hancock

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Returns in 2026

Experience the Southern Hemisphere’s premier warbird airshow at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 (April 3–5). Historic…

Moreno Aguiari

Giving Tuesday at the Intrepid Museum Is Coming Up on December 2

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate Giving Tuesday on December 2 with a special announcement that…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue

On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon

The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…

Austin Hancock

Nimrod Preservation Group Announces Urgent Plans for XV232 “The Mighty Hunter”

Nimrod Preservation Group faces an urgent deadline to relocate XV232 “The Mighty Hunter” from Coventry…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27

The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…

Austin Hancock