Tag: Aviation History

The Norden Bombsight’s Hawk-Eye

How the City of Rochester, NY, gave a top-secret WWII weapon its sight.

Austin Hancock

Tinian’s Historic WWII Airfield Undergoing Major Reconstruction

Tinian, once the launch point for the B-29 bombers that ended World War II, is…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C

One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant

Beginnings of the largest combat glider of World War II

Adam Estes

Cornish EE Lightning F.53 Jet Heads to a New Home

An ex-Saudi Air Force English Electric Lightning F.53, previously displayed at the Cornwall Aviation Heritage…

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Today in Aviation History: Bert Hinkler Completes First Solo Flight from England to Australia

Former Royal Naval Air Service pilot made the flight in a Avro Avian in 15…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Thomas-Morse MB-3

One of the earliest interwar aircraft of the United States armed forces also played a…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-14

The first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift

Adam Estes

Experience History in Motion: The CAF RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit 2025 Tour Schedule

The CAF program presents a nationwide tour that brings the inspiring stories of the Tuskegee…

Moreno Aguiari

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