Tag: Aviation History
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…
RAF Museum Donates Undercarriage to Wings Aviation Museum For Hawker Kestrel XS694 Restoration
In a landmark move for British aviation preservation, the Royal Air Force Museum has donated…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
Spooky Update: Progress Heats Up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s Douglas AC-47 Project
Restoration efforts are ramping up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship as…
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…
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