Aces of the Great War: Armand Pinsard – The Escape Artist of the SPAD XIII
WWI ace Armand Pinsard, a prewar pilot, escaped captivity, scored 27 victories, and later rose…
Grounded Dreams: Dassault Mirage III V – The Supersonic Vertical Paradox
Dassault Mirage III V explored Mach 2 vertical flight, but complexity, crashes and rising costs…
Flight Test Museum Acquires MiG-21
The Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base acquires a former Polish Air Force…
The Letter, the Lightning, and the Cave: A World War II Rescue Remembered
Eighty years after two World War II USAAF pilots were shot down over Tuscany, a…
Today In Aviation History: C-119 Makes First Midair Recovery of a Space Capsule
On August 18, 1960, a Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar made history by executing the first…
FAA Accredits National Championship Air Races Through 2027
The FAA has accredited the National Championship Air Races through 2027, approving six race classes…
American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration Update
The American Heritage Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt is being restored to flight in Florida, uncovering a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115
On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum Announces AirFest 2025, Its Largest Annual Fundraiser
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum’s AirFest 2025 runs August 28–31, featuring historic aircraft, aerial…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
Unlimited Class withdraws from participation in 2025 National Championship Air Races
The Unlimited Class will not compete in the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell,…
Two Major Artifacts Join American Heritage Museum’s Vietnam War Gallery
The American Heritage Museum adds an SA-2 Guideline missile and Bell HH-1K “Huey” to its…
Today In Aviation History: First Battle of Britain RCAF Aerial Victory
Discover the thrilling story of Squadron Leader Ernest "PeeWee" McNab, who, on August 15, 1940,…
American Airpower Museum Offers WWII Douglas C-47 Scenic Flights August 16 & 30, 2025
Fly aboard the American Airpower Museum’s WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain Second Chance on August 16…
A de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver in the Philippines
Swiss-Canadian pilot Raymond Schwab flies a vintage 1957 DHC-2 Beaver seaplane in Palawan, Philippines, offering…
Today in Aviation History: August 14 — Australia Flies Beyond the Sound Barrier
On August 14, 1953, Flight Lt. William H. Scott flew the CAC CA-26 Sabre past…
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