Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hotspur
On June 14, 1938, the Hawker Hotspur took flight for the first time. Designed as…
Today in Aviation History: Boeing 767 Sets Nonstop Commercial Flight Record
On June 13, 1990, a Boeing 767-200ER set a nonstop commercial flight distance record, flying…
Air Creebec Donates Historic HS748 to Canadian Aviation Museum
Air Creebec's HS748 C-FLIY lands at Windsor Airport for the final time and is donated…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E11K
On June 11, 1937, the Kawanishi E11K made its first flight. Intended as a night…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman M-2 “Bull” Speedmail s/n 1005, N9055
Randy Malmstrom spotlights the rare, airworthy Stearman M-2 "Bull" Speedmail at WAAAM in Hood River,…
Grumman F11F Tiger Arrives at California Science Center
The world's oldest surviving Grumman F-11 Tiger finds a home in one of Los Angeles'…
Today in Aviation History: Ruth Law Breaks Women’s Altitude Record
On June 10, 1919, Ruth Law set a new women’s altitude record at 14,700 feet.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YF-17
On June 9, 1974, the Northrop YF-17 made its first flight. Though it lost the…
Historic Transcontinental Racer P-51 Mustang for Sale
In the golden age of postwar aviation, few figures embodied the daring spirit of air…
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