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Revisiting a Forgotten Triumph: The Daring 1919 Transatlantic Flight

David Rooney’s The Big Hop brings to life the daring 1919 race…

Moreno Aguiari Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways

On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward O’Hare is Born

On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare was born—a man…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II

On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’

On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of ‘Pardo’s Push’

On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton

On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34

On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking…

Austin Hancock Austin Hancock

The Tablecloth That Travelled Across Europe

The museum at CAF Houston wing holds a unique artifact connected to…

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Shuttleworth Collection Engineering ‘Open Workshop’ 2025

The event weekend offered the public up-close looks at the aircraft on…

Nigel Hitchman Nigel Hitchman