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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…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss Model D “Curtiss Pusher”
This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…
Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record
On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…
Douglas A-26 Invader Miss Million Airess: A Legacy Restored by the Million Air Maintenance Team
Discover the story of Miss Million Airess, a Douglas A-26 Invader restored by the Million…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nord 1101 Noralpha
In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Nord 1101 Noralpha at…
Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States
On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-64 (NA-68)
On September 1, 1940, the North American P-64 (NA-68) made its first flight. Originally destined…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-2
Discover the history of the Antonov An-2 “Colt,” the Soviet-built biplane that first flew in…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2
Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11
On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War
On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader BuNo. 138899
Randy Malmstrom's profile on the first prototype for the Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1
On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin AM Mauler
Discover the story of the Martin AM Mauler, a powerful but troubled U.S. Navy attack…
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