Tag: Aviation History

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya

Discover the story of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, which first flew on November 15, 1957.…

Warbirds Shine at the 2025 Central Coast Airfest in Santa Maria

The 2025 Central Coast Airfest at Santa Maria Airport celebrated vintage aviation in grand style.…

Falklands War Veteran Pucará A-515 Joins the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum welcomes FMA IA 58 Pucará A-515, a Falklands War veteran…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter  

On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornu’s experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1  

Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japan’s homegrown military transport…

World’s Last Flying Fairey Gannet Offered for Sale

The world’s last flying Fairey Gannet, XT752, is offered for sale. This historic naval aircraft,…

Today In Aviation History: November 11th First Flight of the Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton

On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (November 11, 1946), the first flight…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot-SPAD S.27

One hundred six years ago today, the Blériot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…

Wessex Mk.31B WA214 Restoration Progresses at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD continues restoration of Royal Australian Navy Wessex Mk.31B…