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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…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Albatros D.Va replica
A discussion of the reproduction of the Albatros D.Va WWI fighter on display in Seattle's…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Canberra
On this day in aviation history, 76 years ago—May 13, 1949—the English Electric Canberra took…
Today in Aviation History: Joan Merriam Smith Completes Around-the-World Flight
On this day in aviation history, 61 years ago—May 12, 1964—American pilot Joan Merriam Smith…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-2
On May 11, 1934, the Douglas DC-2 took its first flight, marking a major leap…
Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra – NASA’s Night Intruder Turned Atmospheric Explorer
Once built to prowl the night skies as a tactical bomber, the Martin B-57B Canberra…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the Warthog—made…
Leland Pennington Day: Remembering a Tuskegee Airman’s Disappearance 80 Years Later
A memorial service for Flight Officer Leland "Sticks" Pennington brings his hometown community together and furthers…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe took to…
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…
WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds by Joe Glyda
In WWII Aviation Artwork: And the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds, Joe Glyda blends stunning…
Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record
On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight, launching the legacy…
Drone Captures Majestic View of Lancaster Poppy Tribute at International Bomber Command Center
A sweeping drone shot reveals a powerful tribute unfolding across the grounds of the International…
Surprise Visitor: Grumman Albatross Lands at Bresso Airfield, Italy
One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made…
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