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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

December 2, 2024 Adam Estes 0

From its beginnings as a US military trainer, the T-34 expanded its illustrious career in multiple countries and versions over seven decades. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Budd RB Conestoga

October 31, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

This ill-fated stainless steel design was intended as a cargo and troop transport for the army and navy in World War II. […]

Edward V. Rickenbacker stands next to his Nieuport 28 in a field near Toul France. National Archives

Today in Aviation History: Last aerial victory of Eddie Rickenbacker

October 30, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

America’s top-scoring WWI ace achives his last victory in a SPAD XIII on October […]

Canadair CT 114 Tutor CL 41A Canada Air Force AN0223592

Today in Aviation History: The first CL-41 Tutor Entered RCAF Service

October 29, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

This turbojet-powered, low-wing aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage made its mark as a trainer and demonstration platform. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury

October 28, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

The final variant in the FJ series, this swept-wing carrier fighter-bomber saw service in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. […]

RAF Tornado F3 of No. 111 Fighter Squadron

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV

October 27, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV (Air Defense Variant) took to the skies, promising to be the finest swing-wing interceptor Britain had ever seen. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

October 26, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 26, 1940, the North American NA-73X — the first prototype of what would become the iconic P-51 Mustang — took to the skies, marking the start of an aviation legend. The aircraft stood […]

Saab 35 Draken J35F from the Swedish Air Forces 13. Fighter aircraft division 1972

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Saab 35 Draken

October 25, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

Saab 35 Draken had a remarkable service life of over 45 years, solidifying its place in aviation history as a symbol of Swedish engineering prowess. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

October 24, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

The first operational delta-wing fighter operated by the U.S. took its maiden flight on this day in 1953. […]

Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets a New Airspeed Record

October 23, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

The Italian aviator becomes the fastest man alive on October 23, 1934, in the Macchi M.C. 72 floatplane. […]

Warbird Restorations

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From Madras

Scott Thompson of AeroVintage recently shared an update on the AeroVintage website about two of the three B-17s currently at Madras, Oregon, with the Erickson Aircraft Collection. The post highlights ongoing wing restoration work on one aircraft and the start of disassembly on another. […]

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