Tag: Aviation History

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…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Gazelle

On April 7, 1967, the sleek and innovative Aérospatiale Gazelle took flight for the first…