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…
Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium Returns to Las Vegas for 12th Annual Gathering
Join aviation historians and enthusiasts at the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium in Las…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada
On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…
Aerodynamics at the Edge: How Innovation Shaped the Avro Vulcan’s Wing
Discover how Cold War-era engineers refined the Avro Vulcan’s wing design through groundbreaking wind tunnel…
Today in Aviation History: First Non-Stop Flight from Canada to England
On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…
Aero Vintage Books Launches the B-17 Production List, A Comprehensive Online B-17 Research Tool
Aero Vintage Books launches the B-17 Production List, a 4,000-page online database detailing the histories…
Adrian “Warby” Warburton: The Fearless RAF Pilot Who Redefined Aerial Reconnaissance in Malta
Travel blogger Paola Bertoni uncovers the story of RAF pilot Adrian “Warby” Warburton, whose daring…
Historic Aircraft Added to Temporary Display at EAA Aviation Museum
Discover two historic aircraft now on temporary display at the EAA Aviation Museum—a 1907 Santos-Dumont…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Kikka
Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…
“You’re Flying a Ghost”: The Search for the True Identity of a Warbird
Discover how CAF Airbase Georgia’s Douglas SBD Dauntless was mistaken for a lost Army A-24…
Adam’s Profile Reports: Wings of History Air Museum
Nestled in the Santa Clara Valley, the Wings of History Air Museum stands as one…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boulton Paul P.120
On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing Model 247D s/n 1729, NC13347
Discover the story of the Museum of Flight's Boeing Model 247D through Randy Malmstrom’s latest…
Displaying Controversy: Exhibiting the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, explore the historical and…
80 Years After Hiroshima: Uncovering the Lost B-29 Superfortresses of China Lake
As the world marks 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing, discover the forgotten story of…
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