Tag: Aviation History

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Returns in 2026

Experience the Southern Hemisphere’s premier warbird airshow at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 (April 3–5). Historic…

Moreno Aguiari

Giving Tuesday at the Intrepid Museum Is Coming Up on December 2

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate Giving Tuesday on December 2 with a special announcement that…

Amreetam Basu

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,…

Austin Hancock

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…

Austin Hancock

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…

Austin Hancock

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…

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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…

Austin Hancock

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…

Moreno Aguiari

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…

Austin Hancock

Greatest Generation Aircraft: Christmas Light Flights 2025

Each December in Fort Worth, the beautifully restored Douglas C-49J “Southern Cross” takes passengers on…

Karolina Marek