Tag: Aviation History

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader BuNo. 138899

Randy Malmstrom's profile on the first prototype for the Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader.

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1

On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Dart Herald

On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SB.6 Seamew

The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britain’s carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft.…

Austin Hancock

B-25 Yellow Rose to Join B-29 DOC on Display in Wichita, August 19–26

The B-25 Yellow Rose joins the B-29 DOC on display in Wichita, August 19–26, 2025,…

Moreno Aguiari

John Cruickshank, Last WWII Victoria Cross Recipient, Dies At Age 105

The British Commonwealth bids farewell to Flight lieutenant John Alexander Cruickshank V.C., A.., who at…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the FMA IA 58 Pucará

On August 20, 1969, the FMA IA 58 Pucará made its first flight. Learn about…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115

On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…

Austin Hancock

Junkers Aircraft Opens Venezia Lido Office

Junkers Aircraft opens a new office at Venezia Lido’s historic Nicelli Airport, celebrating with vintage-inspired…

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