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Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age
A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Victory in the Air: 85th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Marking 85 years since the Battle of Britain, this article explores the aerial commemorations, historic…
The Unique Shin Meiwa UF-XS: Japan’s Experimental Flying Boat
Discover the history and unique design of the Shin Meiwa UF-XS, Japan’s experimental flying boat…
Jack Northrop’s Shadow: How a Century-Old Vision Took Flight in Operation Midnight Hammer
Stephen Chapis explores the century-long legacy of Jack Northrop’s flying wing design, culminating in the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight to Reach a Mile High
On July 9, 1910, Walter Brookins became the first pilot to fly a mile high,…
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…
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…
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…
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