Tag: Aviation History

Jimmy Stewart Biopic to Begin Filming in Ireland This September

A new biopic, Jimmy, starring KJ Apa, will chronicle Hollywood legend and WWII hero Jimmy…

Flying A Milkstool Pilot Report on the Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Pilot Austin Hancock takes the 1957 Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer for a spin, sharing its history,…

Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner

On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…

Adam’s Profile Reports: Wings of History Air Museum

Nestled in the Santa Clara Valley, the Wings of History Air Museum stands as one…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boulton Paul P.120

On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2

On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A

Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden

Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…

The Republic Seabee Over Lake Como: An Amphibian’s Journey Through Time

Aviation writer Luigino Caliaro profiles Republic Seabee N87504 and its journey to Italy’s Lake Como,…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Aviatik D.I

Randy Malmstrom details the history behind the Aviatik (Berg) D.I, a unique WWI fighter built…