Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: Loss of USS Macon
The demise of the US Navy's flying aircraft carrier
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XP-81
This long-range, high-altitude escort fighter design featured a propeller-driven engine in the front for long…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna
While the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna was superseded by rapid advances in aviation technology, it performed…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Oleg Antonov
The humble origins of the man behind Antonov, builder of some of the world's largest…
Ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Departed For Final Voyage
Final Voyage: The Former USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Heads for Scrapping
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing F3B
On this day in aviation history, February 3, 1928, the Boeing F3B, made its first…
Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber
Consolidated’s Long-Range Flying Boat Goes on the Attack Against Wake Island
Mirage F.1 Supports Historic XB-1 Supersonic Flight Over Mojave
During Boom Supersonic’s historic XB-1 test flight over the Mojave Desert, aviation enthusiasts took note…
Phoenix 500 Air Races- An Alternate Viewpoint
A former GM engineer tells the story of how he observed the Air Races in…
RAAF Unveils Gate Guardian Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune
The Restored Maritime Patrol Aircraft Returns to Proudly Stand Watch at RAAF Base Townsville
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