Tag: Aviation History

Historic Fokker D.VII Returns to the Netherlands for Display at the National Military Museum

A lost piece of Dutch aviation history is coming home. In September 2025, the National…

The Fabulous Flamingo: Gino Lucci’s Journey from Air Force to Aviation Salvage and a One-of-a-Kind Motorhome

Transforming a Cold War-era R4D into a stunning motorhome known as The Fabulous Flamingo

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight

On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Aircraft Heads to Florida With the CAF Tampa Bay Wing

As reported by the CAF on The FLY!, the Commemorative Air Force's newsletter, the CAF…

Red Thunder Airshows Partners with AeroLEDs for 2025 Air Show Season

Red Thunder Airshows is set to elevate its twilight performances in 2025 with a new…

Military Aviation Museum’s Skyraider to Join EAA AirVenture’s Korea 75th Commemoration

The Military Aviation Museum’s Douglas AD-4 Skyraider will take center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh…

Today in Aviation: DH.106 Comet Fuselage Delivered to de Havilland Aircraft Museum

On March 20, 1985, the de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Shenley, England, received the fuselage…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate

On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…

Restoring the Relics of War: The Story of Fred Bieser and His Mission to Preserve WWII Bomber Turrets

Fred Bieser has spent over three decades bringing World War II bomber turrets back to…