Tag: Aviation History
Mid-America Flight Museum Acquires Sole Airworthy Evangel 4500 for Historic Collection
The Mid-America Flight Museum welcomes the sole airworthy Evangel 4500, a 1960s twin-engine missionary aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by…
Commemorative Air Force TRARON Formation Clinic Scheduled for November 13-16 in Carrollton, Georgia
Join the Commemorative Air Force TRARON Formation Clinic, November 13-16, 2025, in Carrollton, GA. CAF…
WWII USS Hornet Museum Veteran Alfred J. Payne Visits Hornet Museum at 101
Alfred J. Payne, the last surviving WWII veteran of USS Hornet (CV‑8), visited the USS…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Bomb Drop from Airplane in War
On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga
On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…
Today In Aviation History Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory
On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…
Profile of the Harold Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Explore the rich aviation history of Pennsylvania at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom…
Castle Air Museum Begins Restoring Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
Restoration volunteers at the Castle Air Museum work to restore a rare Convair TF-102A, a…
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