Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft

On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49Aโ€”a reconnaissance variant of the experimental YB-49 flying wingโ€”took…

Moreno Aguiari

Short Solent at the Oakland Aviation Museum

A flying boat that saw service all over the world is on display for tours…

Adam Estes

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…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: Record Braking Flight of The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Interceptor

On April 28, 1961, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F soared into history when test pilot Colonel Georgy…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-16

On April 27, 1952, the Soviet Unionโ€™s formidable Tupolev Tu-16 Badger made its first flight,…

Austin Hancock

Heritage STOL Competition Returns to the Military Aviation Museum

Experience aviation like never before at the Military Aviation Museumโ€™s 2nd Annual Heritage STOL Competition…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon

On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies for the first…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500

On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…

Austin Hancock

Wings of Wonder: Duggy The DC-3 and The Year That Inspired a Generation

Duggy the DC-3, a restored aircraft with a rich history, celebrates its 20th anniversary this…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…

Austin Hancock