Tag: Aviation History
Rebuilding History: The Remarkable Mission of Hangar Thirteen and the Resurrection of B-17F “Lucky Thirteen”
Deep in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, a small but determined team is quietly…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine S.5 Racer
On June 7, 1927, the Supermarine S.5 made its first flight. Designed by Reginald Mitchell…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
On June 6, 1944, the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning made its first flight. Designed as…
Douglas DC-3 Returns to Exposition Park
A Douglas DC-3 is being relocated from the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center at…
Today in Aviation History: Construction Begins on OV-101 – Space Shuttle Enterprise
On June 4, 1974, NASA began construction of OV-101, later named Space Shuttle Enterprise. Though…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M2 Replica (North American Harvard Mk.IV)
Randy Malmstrom, a lifelong enthusiast of aviation history and military aircraft, is known for his…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XF-90
Discover the story of the Lockheed XF-90, a Cold War-era prototype fighter developed as a…
The Lockheed X-7: Mach 4 Ramjet
In the wake of World War II, as aviation rocketed into the jet age, Lockheed’s…
Fort Worth Aviation Museum Welcomes Combat Veteran AV-8B Harrier II+
A combat-proven AV-8B Harrier II+ has found a permanent home at the Fort Worth Aviation…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Piper PA-24 Comanche
On May 24, 1956, Piper Aircraft’s sleek new PA-24 Comanche took to the skies for…
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