Tag: Aviation History

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

Consolidatedโ€™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 Supersonicโ€™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

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Martin AM-1 Mauler Bu.No. 22275

Randy Malmstrom looks at the history of the Martin AM-1 Mauler and Jack Erickson's example…

Air Base History Series: DeLand Naval Air Station Lives On

A brief look at the DeLand NAS Museum and its aircraft as part of a…

Rare ‘Twin Pin’ To Return To Flight!

The rare aircraft was fired up and taxied for first time since its arrival at…

WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

From flying combat missions over Europe to conducting global surveys for National Geographic, this B-17…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Caproni Ca.20

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…