Tag: Aviation History
Goodyear Donates Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to EAA Museum for New Children’s Exhibit
Goodyear donates its last GZ20-era blimp gondola to the EAA Aviation Museum for a new…
America’s First Jet: Inside the Surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets
Explore Adam Estes’ in-depth look at the six surviving Bell P-59 Airacomets—America’s first jet aircraft—and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
U.S. Ambassador Yastishock Makes Historic Visit to Vilu Military Museum
U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock’s historic visit to the Vilu Military Museum honors WWII legacy…
Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower
Explore the history of long-range strategic bombing—from WWI Zeppelins to the B-2's 2025 strike on…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout
Discover the story of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout, Britain’s only WWI monoplane fighter. Learn…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill
Discover the story of David Lee “Tex” Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…
Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Ben Hall: Unsung Hero of Air Racing’s Golden Age
A tribute by Stephen Chabner honoring Ben Hall, whose vital contributions to aviation and air…
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