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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
From the Racetrack to the Clouds: The 26 Victories of Captain Edward Rickenbacker
From mechanic and racing driver to America’s leading WWI ace, Edward Rickenbacker’s 26 victories reflected…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4
On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…
Grounded Dreams: Junkers G.38, a Flying Palace Failed by History
The Junkers G.38 was a flying palace ahead of its time, offering luxury air travel…
Australia’s Greatest Ace: Robert A. Little and the Skies of the Great War
A deeply researched Aces profile of Robert A. Little, Australia’s highest-scoring World War I fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge
On February 19, 1941, the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge advanced trainer prototype made its first flight,…
Owls Head Transportation Museum to Host All Club Social
Owls Head Transportation Museum will host an All Club Social on March 22, bringing together…
Grounded Dreams of a Mach 2 Future: The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-8 Chronicles
The Ye-8 sought to replace the MiG-21 with radar, missiles, and Mach-2 performance, but engine…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Caudron C.690M
On February 18, 1936, the Caudron C.690M advanced trainer flew for the first time, marking…
Italy’s Second Ace: The 26 Victories of Silvio Scaroni
Silvio Scaroni, Italy’s second-highest WWI ace, scored 26 victories through steady combat flying rather than…
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