Tag: Aviation History
Beloved “Pedro” HH-46 Sea Knight Receives Fresh Paint at MCAS Cherry Point
The HH-46 Sea Knight helicopter known as "Pedro," a beloved search and rescue icon from…
Today in Aviation History: Joan Merriam Smith Completes Around-the-World Flight
On this day in aviation history, 61 years ago—May 12, 1964—American pilot Joan Merriam Smith…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe took to…
‘Sophie’ the Strutter: A Sopwith 1½ Strutter Comes to Life in Scotland
After more than two decades of meticulous craftsmanship, a full-scale Sopwith 1½ Strutter named Sophie…
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”
In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…
The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft
On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A—a reconnaissance variant of the experimental YB-49 flying wing—took…
Short Solent at the Oakland Aviation Museum
A flying boat that saw service all over the world is on display for tours…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Boeing 747-400
On April 29, 1988, the Boeing 747-400 took flight for the first time, ushering in…
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