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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15

On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I (L-20A) Beaver N682AF

Explore the story of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver N682AF, a restored L-20A with a…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire

On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…

Austin Hancock

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey

A review of USAAF Antisubmarine Operations in World War Two by Alan C. Carey, a…

Joe May

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat

On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3

On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator

On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62

On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…

Austin Hancock

How the Most Awkward Looking Aircraft Became a Deadly Night Killer in World War II

Inside the story of an odd-looking fighter jet that became one of WWII's most effective…

Kapil Kajal

Today In Aviation History: Launch of Operation Bolo

On January 2, 1967, Operation Bolo reshaped the air war over Vietnam as U.S. Air…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline

On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled airline began service as the St. Petersburg–Tampa…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Voisin III Replica

Explore the Voisin III replica at Pearson Air Museum, one of only three in the…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: Grumman F8F Bearcat Enters Service

On December 31, 1944, the Grumman F8F Bearcat entered U.S. Navy service, introducing a fast-climbing,…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First German Aircraft Flies over Britain Post-World War I

On December 30, 1922, a Dornier Komet II became the first German aircraft to fly…

Austin Hancock