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The Polka Dot Warriors: How Assembly Ships Guided the Mighty Eighth

Discover the untold story of WWII assembly ships—vividly painted B-17s and B-24s that guided bomber…

Guest Author

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Host Special Screening of “Kriegie Kids” with Live Q&A

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host a free screening of…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

Discover the story behind the Fiat G.80, Italy’s first homegrown jet aircraft, which made its…

Austin Hancock

First Flight Society to Host an Event to Celebrate Wright Brothers Day on December 17, 2025

The First Flight Society will celebrate Wright Brothers Day on December 17, 2025, with a…

Amreetam Basu

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 249

Follow the restoration of Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 "Just Jane" at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

Explore how the Bell 206 went from an overlooked Army prototype to one of the…

Austin Hancock

Honoring 90 Years of the Douglas DC-3 and the Continued Evolution of the Mission to Preserve It

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3, this article highlights the evolution of the…

Moreno Aguiari

Peacemakers in Peace: The Final Surviving Examples of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker

Only four complete Convair B-36 Peacemakers remain from the 384 built. Adam Estes details the…

Adam Estes

WWII Documentary Sundown to Eleven: A Pearl Harbor Tribute Now Streaming Free on YouTube

WWII documentary Sundown to Eleven: A Pearl Harbor Tribute is now streaming free on YouTube,…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…

Austin Hancock

Air Zoo Unveils Its Newest Traveling Exhibit: The Hall of Heroes

The Air Zoo has debuted its new traveling exhibit, Hall of Heroes, a pop-culture–rich experience…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…

Austin Hancock

Breakfast, Santa, and Vintage Warbirds: A Holiday Tradition Returns to the American Airpower Museum

The American Airpower Museum’s Holiday Pancake Breakfast returns on December 13, 2025, offering families a…

Amreetam Basu

Corsair Slice on the 14th Fairway

On July 11, 1940, the only Vought Corsair prototype crash-landed on a Connecticut golf course,…

Stephen Chapis