Tag: Aviation History
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter
On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…
The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s
The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…
Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat
The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…
For King and Country: Major Mick Mannock’s 61 Victories in the Great War
The story of Major Mick Mannock, one of Britain’s most decorated First World War fighter…
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,…
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