Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E11K

On June 11, 1937, the Kawanishi E11K made its first flight. Intended as a night…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman M-2 “Bull” Speedmail s/n 1005, N9055

Randy Malmstrom spotlights the rare, airworthy Stearman M-2 "Bull" Speedmail at WAAAM in Hood River,…

Grumman F11F Tiger Arrives at California Science Center

The world's oldest surviving Grumman F-11 Tiger finds a home in one of Los Angeles'…

Today in Aviation History: Ruth Law Breaks Womenโ€™s Altitude Record

On June 10, 1919, Ruth Law set a new womenโ€™s altitude record at 14,700 feet.…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YF-17

On June 9, 1974, the Northrop YF-17 made its first flight. Though it lost the…

Historic Transcontinental Racer P-51 Mustang for Sale

In the golden age of postwar aviation, few figures embodied the daring spirit of air…

Rebuilding History: The Remarkable Mission of Hangar Thirteen and the Resurrection of B-17F “Lucky Thirteen”

Deep in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, a small but determined team is quietly…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine S.5 Racer

On June 7, 1927, the Supermarine S.5 made its first flight. Designed by Reginald Mitchell…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning

On June 6, 1944, the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning made its first flight. Designed as…