Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer
On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…
Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver Project Arrives at USS Midway Museum
After 14 years of outdoor display at Pensacola, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver BuNo 19866—recovered from California’s…
John Travolta to Host 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards in Beverly Hills
On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60
On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk
On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB
The XC-99, a colossal and largely forgotten aircraft, sits in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, awaiting…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2
Before manned spaceflight, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket was pushing boundaries at the edge of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter
On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas BTD Destroyer
On April 8, 1943, the Douglas BTD Destroyer made its first flight—an ambitious World War…
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