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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: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Roc
On December 23, 1938, the Blackburn Roc made its first flight. This article looks at…
Alex Beckett: The World’s Youngest B-29 Superfortress Pilot on Passion, Perseverance, and Vintage Aviation
Meet Alex Beckett, the youngest living B-29 Superfortress pilot, as he shares his journey from…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-72 Coaler
On December 22, 1977, the Antonov An-72 Coaler made its first flight. Designed for STOL…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88 V1 Prototype
On December 21, 1936, the Junkers Ju 88 V1 prototype made its first flight, launching…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger
On December 20, 1954, the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger made its first flight at Edwards…
Photographing Dreams: A Conversation with Legendary Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna
Aviation photography legend Philip Makanna shares his life story, artistic philosophy, and reflections on five…
Today In Aviation History: First Powered Aircraft Flight in Japan
On December 19, 1910, Japan entered the age of powered flight when Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa…
90 Years of the Douglas DC-3: KLM’s “Orange Birds” and a Legacy in Aviation History
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3 with a look at KLM’s wartime orange-painted…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc
On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose
Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc
Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…
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