Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: Construction Begins on OV-101 – Space Shuttle Enterprise

On June 4, 1974, NASA began construction of OV-101, later named Space Shuttle Enterprise. Though…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M2 Replica (North American Harvard Mk.IV)

Randy Malmstrom, a lifelong enthusiast of aviation history and military aircraft, is known for his…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XF-90

Discover the story of the Lockheed XF-90, a Cold War-era prototype fighter developed as a…

Austin Hancock

The Lockheed X-7: Mach 4 Ramjet

In the wake of World War II, as aviation rocketed into the jet age, Lockheed’s…

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Fort Worth Aviation Museum Welcomes Combat Veteran AV-8B Harrier II+

A combat-proven AV-8B Harrier II+ has found a permanent home at the Fort Worth Aviation…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Piper PA-24 Comanche

On May 24, 1956, Piper Aircraft’s sleek new PA-24 Comanche took to the skies for…

Austin Hancock

Polaris Program’s MiG-29 is the Fastest Privately-Owned Warbird in the World

Photographer and writer Mike Killian catches up with Jared Isaacman, the Commander of the Polaris…

Mike Killian

Restored WWII-Era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman Unveiled in Living History Event at Lelystad Airport

A freshly restored WWII-era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman was unveiled at Lelystad Airport on April 25,…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Marathon

On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (May 19, 1946), the Handley Page…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 17

On May 18, 1940, Sweden’s Saab 17 made its maiden flight, marking the debut of…

Austin Hancock