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Flight Test Files: F-84F Thunderstreak – Testing the Limits of the 40-Degree Sweep

The F-84 Thunderjet evolved into the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak, aiding early jet research and NATO…

Kapil Kajal

Aces of the Great War: Michel Coiffard – The Spad Specialist of the Cigognes

Michel Coiffard, a French WWI ace, scored 34 victories, including 24 balloons, becoming one of…

Kapil Kajal

Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922

The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…

Kapil Kajal

Financial Strain Forces Closure of Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum

Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum has closed due to financial strain, rising costs, and declining…

Amreetam Basu

Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100

On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…

Austin Hancock

Saved from the Ice: The Story of the Rescue and Restoration of the B-17E “My Gal Sal”

Discover the remarkable story of the B-17 Flying Fortress My Gal Sal—recovered after more than…

Adam Estes

Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch

The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…

Kapil Kajal

Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host “Soar into Spring” Event Featuring Sabre vs. MiG Korean War Jet Demonstration

Planes of Fame Air Museum’s April 4, 2026 “Soar into Spring” event features a rare…

Kevin Wilkins

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141

On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…

Austin Hancock

Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence

The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…

Kapil Kajal

Aces of the Great War: Henry Woollett – The 35 Victories of the Sopwith Camel Master

Henry Woollett, Britain’s top balloon-busting ace, scored 35 victories in WWI, including 11 balloons and…

Kapil Kajal

National Championship Air Races to Feature All Seven Classes at September Event in Roswell

The National Championship Air Races will feature all seven classes at its September event in…

Amreetam Basu

Nationaal Militair Museum Soesterberg: From Airfield to World-Class Museum

In this museum review, Kris Christiaens of Kris Christiaens Aviation Photography explores the Nationaal Militair…

Kris Christiaens

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 2MR8

On March 28, 1931, the Mitsubishi 2MR8 first flew, becoming Japan’s first military aircraft powered…

Austin Hancock