Austin Hancock

Commercial Pilot, CFI, and Museum Entrepreneur, with a subject focus on WWII Aviation. I am dedicated to building flight experience so I can fly WWII Fighters, such as the P-51 Mustang, for museums and airshows, and in the USAF Heritage Flight. I lead and run the Pennington Flight Memorial, to honor local MIA Tuskegee Airman F/O Leland “Sticky” Pennington.
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C-130 ‘Saigon Lady’ to Meet ‘The Moving Wall’ Vietnam Veterans Memorial

A somber tribute to veterans will be displayed in Geneseo, NY with…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-2

On May 11, 1934, the Douglas DC-2 took its first flight, marking…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known…

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Leland Pennington Day: Remembering a Tuskegee Airman’s Disappearance 80 Years Later

A memorial service for Flight Officer Leland "Sticks" Pennington brings his hometown community…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe

On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54…

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First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95

On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Attacker F.1

On May 5, 1950, the Supermarine Attacker F.1 took its first flight,…

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Today in Aviation History: Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Sets New Around-the-World Speed Record

On May 3, 1976, Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Clipper Liberty Bell set…

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