Tag: Aviation History

Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing

On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…

Austin Hancock

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…

Adam Estes

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…

Austin Hancock

Air Zoo to Hold 5th Annual Ice Cream Challenge on Saturday, January 17

The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo hosts its fifth annual Ice Cream Challenge on January 17,…

Amreetam Basu

The Development of The Lost Bird

Author JK Kelly shares how The Lost Bird was created, tracing the heist thriller’s roots…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

Adam Estes

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…

Austin Hancock

The Museum of Flight’s Summer Camp Registration Opens on February 20

The Museum of Flight opens registration for its 2025 Aerospace Camp Experience on February 20,…

Amreetam Basu

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…

Austin Hancock

Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16

Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…

Moreno Aguiari