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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B
The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…
Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue
On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon
The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…
Nimrod Preservation Group Announces Urgent Plans for XV232 “The Mighty Hunter”
Nimrod Preservation Group faces an urgent deadline to relocate XV232 “The Mighty Hunter” from Coventry…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27
The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…
FIGHTERJETS INC to Represent Collings Foundation Jets in the 2026 Airshow Season
FIGHTERJETS INC partners with the Collings Foundation and Vietnam War Flight Museum for the 2026…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210
The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…
Greatest Generation Aircraft: Christmas Light Flights 2025
Each December in Fort Worth, the beautifully restored Douglas C-49J “Southern Cross” takes passengers on…
Today In Aviation History: First Documented Free-Flight of Humans
On November 21, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first documented free-flight of humans, sending…
Today In Aviation History: Scott Crossfield Breaks Mach 2
On November 20, 1953, test pilot Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly faster…
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