Tag: Aviation History
‘Sophie’ the Strutter: A Sopwith 1½ Strutter Comes to Life in Scotland
After more than two decades of meticulous craftsmanship, a full-scale Sopwith 1½ Strutter named Sophie…
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft, made its maiden…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”
In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…
The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft
On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A—a reconnaissance variant of the experimental YB-49 flying wing—took…
Short Solent at the Oakland Aviation Museum
A flying boat that saw service all over the world is on display for tours…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Boeing 747-400
On April 29, 1988, the Boeing 747-400 took flight for the first time, ushering in…
Today in Aviation History: Record Braking Flight of The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Interceptor
On April 28, 1961, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F soared into history when test pilot Colonel Georgy…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-16
On April 27, 1952, the Soviet Union’s formidable Tupolev Tu-16 Badger made its first flight,…
Heritage STOL Competition Returns to the Military Aviation Museum
Experience aviation like never before at the Military Aviation Museum’s 2nd Annual Heritage STOL Competition…
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