Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War

On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…

Warbird Pilot Mark Novak Reaches 1,000 Flight Hours in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Pilot Mark Novak surpasses 1,000 hours in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. Learn about his career,…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard

On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…

Remembering an American Hero: John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Flies West at 103

World War II hero John “Lucky” Luckadoo, last surviving 100th Bomb Group B-17 pilot, dies…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Curtiss Model D “Curtiss Pusher”

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nord 1101 Noralpha

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Nord 1101 Noralpha at…

Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States

On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-64 (NA-68)

On September 1, 1940, the North American P-64 (NA-68) made its first flight. Originally destined…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11

On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10

On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…