Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation: DH.106 Comet Fuselage Delivered to de Havilland Aircraft Museum
On March 20, 1985, the de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Shenley, England, received the fuselage…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate
On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…
Restoring the Relics of War: The Story of Fred Bieser and His Mission to Preserve WWII Bomber Turrets
Fred Bieser has spent over three decades bringing World War II bomber turrets back to…
The Last Beechcraft Starships
AQRD keeps the last four airworthy Beechcraft Starships flying, preserving a groundbreaking yet commercially unsuccessful…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240
On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…
Magnificently Restored Grumman G-73 Mallard Now Available for Sale
A magnificently restored Grumman G-73 Mallard is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II
On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…
Historic Belgian Cessna 310 Under Restoration by Preservation Group
Former airline training aircraft that prepared pilots to fly a DC-3 is under restoration among…
2025 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course
The 2025 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base set…
The Norden Bombsight’s Hawk-Eye
How the City of Rochester, NY, gave a top-secret WWII weapon its sight.
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