Tag: Aviation History
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,…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War
On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…
The Fleet Air Arm Museum Receives £50k Boost to Fairey Barracuda Reconstruction Project
The National Museum of the Royal Navy announces a major breakthrough in securing a grant…
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.
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…
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…
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