Tag: Aviation History

The Fastest Warbird: Darryl Greenamyer and the RB-104 “Red Baron”

On October 24, 1977, Darryl Greenamyer set a world speed record in a homebuilt F-104.…

A Bristol Bulldog Biplane Fighter is Once Again in the Sky

Master builder Ed Storo of Netarts, Oregon, has recreated this classic Royal Air Force fighter…

The Cardington Hangars and Britain’s Airship Guardians

By Ronan Thomas Standing majestically in Bedfordshire farmland, their sheer size and engineering are testament…

Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak

The Skystreak performed an important role in aeronautical research by its being able to fly…

The History of The Hurricane Hunters

Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and…

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and…

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage…

Light Aircraft Association Rally 2024

The Light Aircraft Association Rally in Leicester, England, is Europe's largest fly-in of the year,…

The Next Generation of Warbird Pilots: Johnny Mazza III

In recent years there has been a push to recognize individuals under 40 years old…

Flight Test Files: A-5A Vigilante

In 1963, a North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante jet was utilized for simulation studies related…