Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F2F
On this day in 1933, the Grumman F2F made its first flight—a compact, agile “flying…
Bazooka Charlie: The Audacious Pilot Who Took on German Tanks
Discover the story of Lt. Col. Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter and his modified Piper L-4…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky YUH-60A
On October 17, 1974, the Sikorsky YUH-60A made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nieuport 24bis
In the latest issue of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 BuNo 2831
By Randy Malmstrom Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary ("Yellow Peril") Bureau Number 2831. A tandem-seat…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XB-15
On October 15, 1937, Boeing’s XB-15 made its first flight. This massive long-range bomber prototype…
Adam Profile Reports: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula
Adam Estes highlights Santa Paula Airport and the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, a hidden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
On October 13, 1950, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation made its first flight. The upgraded…
Watch: Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies Again After Decades of Restoration
Watch Vintage Aviation News’ exclusive video of the Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32…
