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Today in Aviation History: First Broken Arrow Incident

The crash of a Convair B-36 Peacemaker on February 13, 1950, still…

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Cold War Warriors Once Protected the UK; Now It’s Our Time to Protect Their History

Photos and text by James Gresty As dawn breaks over Bruntingthorpe Airfield,…

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Today in Aviation History: Loss of USS Macon

The demise of the US Navy's flying aircraft carrier

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XP-81

This long-range, high-altitude escort fighter design featured a propeller-driven engine in the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna

While the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna was superseded by rapid advances in aviation…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sopwith Pup

On this day in aviation history, February 9, 1916, the Sopwith Pup…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen

One of the most remarkable jets of the Cold War, and one…

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Today in Aviation History: Birth of Oleg Antonov

The humble origins of the man behind Antonov, builder of some of…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E7K

Outdated through WWII, the E7K still saw action and was well-liked for…

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Ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Departed For Final Voyage

Final Voyage: The Former USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Heads for…

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