Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707
The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the…
Values Of A National Hero Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorialized
New memorial honors the selfless dedication of Major Charles Loring, Jr., Medal…
This Day in Aviation: First Flight of the Grumman AF Guardian
Although it was not the most successful aircraft of the post-WWII US…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
While the Helldiver was certainly hampered by mechanical troubles, the "Big-Tailed Beast"…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3
One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Developed in the 1950s, this Soviet turboprop transport has seen widespread service…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop X-4 Bantam
Two prototypes of the X-4 were built to test the stability of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman X-29
Grumman's forward-swept supersonic research aircraft successfully demonstrated new applications for new technological…
Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets a World Altitude Record
The Vigilante has distinction of being one of the US Navy's highest-flying…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
This rugged bush plane keeps on flying, 70 years after its first…