Tag: Aviation History

Kawaguchiko Motor Museum/Fighter Museum to Reopen Through August

The Kawaguchiko Motor Museum/Fighter Museum near Mount Fuji will open in August this year, offering…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23

First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’

First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant

Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…

Austin Hancock

Experiencing Airliners International 2025 at the Delta Flight Museum

Experience Airliners International 2025 at the Delta Flight Museum—an unforgettable weekend of airline history, rare…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American AJ Savage

On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…

Austin Hancock

Cessna T-50 Crane Soon Bound for Canada

A 1942 Cessna T-50 Crane is set to join Vintage Wings of Canada after years…

Moreno Aguiari

March Field Air Museum Restores Fairchild SD-5 Osprey Drone

Discover the Fairchild SD‑5 Osprey, a 1960s Cold War reconnaissance drone, now undergoing rare restoration…

Adam Estes

Covington Aircraft Engines to Conclude 53 Years of Radial Engine Service at End of 2025

Covington Aircraft Engines will close its renowned radial engine shop in 2025 after 53 years…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1

On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…

Austin Hancock