Tag: Aviation History
Tinian’s Historic WWII Airfield Undergoing Major Reconstruction
Tinian, once the launch point for the B-29 bombers that ended World War II, is…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C
One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant
Beginnings of the largest combat glider of World War II
Cornish EE Lightning F.53 Jet Heads to a New Home
An ex-Saudi Air Force English Electric Lightning F.53, previously displayed at the Cornwall Aviation Heritage…
Today in Aviation History: Bert Hinkler Completes First Solo Flight from England to Australia
Former Royal Naval Air Service pilot made the flight in a Avro Avian in 15…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Thomas-Morse MB-3
One of the earliest interwar aircraft of the United States armed forces also played a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-5
Douglas' forgotten airliner
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-14
The first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift
Experience History in Motion: The CAF RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit 2025 Tour Schedule
The CAF program presents a nationwide tour that brings the inspiring stories of the Tuskegee…
Today in Aviation History: First Airmail Flight between New Zealand and Australia
Famed aviator Charles Ulm made the flight in an Avro 618 Ten trimotor to prove…
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