Tag: Aviation History

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…

The Last Beechcraft Starships

AQRD keeps the last four airworthy Beechcraft Starships flying, preserving a groundbreaking yet commercially unsuccessful…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…

Magnificently Restored Grumman G-73 Mallard Now Available for Sale

A magnificently restored Grumman G-73 Mallard is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales.…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II

On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…

2025 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course

The 2025 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base set…