Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon

On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500

On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…

Austin Hancock

Wings of Wonder: Duggy The DC-3 and The Year That Inspired a Generation

Duggy the DC-3, a restored aircraft with a rich history, celebrates its 20th anniversary this…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…

Austin Hancock

RAF Museum Donates Undercarriage to Wings Aviation Museum For Hawker Kestrel XS694 Restoration

In a landmark move for British aviation preservation, the Royal Air Force Museum has donated…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18

On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…

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Spooky Update: Progress Heats Up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s Douglas AC-47 Project

Restoration efforts are ramping up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship as…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer

On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…

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Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver Project Arrives at USS Midway Museum

After 14 years of outdoor display at Pensacola, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver BuNo 19866—recovered from California’s…

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John Travolta to Host 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards in Beverly Hills

On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…

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