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Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson
A richly illustrated review of Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson, exploring the golden age…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Camel F.1 Replica
In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Sopwith Camel replica on…
Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service
Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1
On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…
Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing
On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…
Inside the Engineering of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
A detailed technical examination of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, exploring its structure, wing design, turbo-supercharging…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan
On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…
Hangar Italy Announces Limited-Edition FIAT G.91 Tribute Watch
Hangar Italy announces the limited-edition G.91 Tribute Watch, a mechanical timepiece honoring the Fiat G.91…
Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…
Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace
On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18
On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…
The Development of The Lost Bird
Author JK Kelly shares how The Lost Bird was created, tracing the heist thriller’s roots…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H
Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart
On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300
The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…
Today In Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Makes First Solo Flight – Hawaii to US Mainland
On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the…
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