Tag: Aviation History
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…
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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant
Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss-Wright CW-A22 (Falcon)
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles delves into the story of the Curtiss-Wright CW-A22, focusing…
The Lockheed C-60A Lodestar “Goodtime Gal” – A Flying Legacy of World War II
Explore the history of the Lockheed C-60A Lodestar “Goodtime Gal,” a World War II-era transport…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-9
Discover the history of the Sukhoi Su-9 "Fishpot," the Soviet Union’s high-speed Cold War interceptor…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nieuport 28 C-1 c/n 6493
Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Nieuport 28 C-1 in his…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Walrus
Discover the story of the Supermarine Walrus, the pioneering British amphibious aircraft that first flew…
Today in Aviation History: Sheila Scott Completes Solo Round-the-World Flight
On June 20, 1966, Sheila Scott became the first British pilot to fly solo around…
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