Tag: Aviation History

CAF West Texas Wing Becomes Helldiver Squadron, Honoring a Legendary Naval Dive Bomber

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Commemorative Air Force’s West Texas Wing will operate as the…

Moreno Aguiari

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Firefly II

On February 5, 1929, the Fairey Firefly II made its first flight, marking the debut…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Triplane replica

In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude

On February 4, 1935, the Mitsubishi A5M Claude flew for the first time, becoming the…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: Blériot XIII Breaks Passenger-Carrying Record

On February 3, 1911, the experimental Blériot XIII set a world record by carrying eight…

Austin Hancock

US Navy Announces Mission to Recover a Douglas TBD Devastator

Long considered the "Holy Grail" of WWII U.S. naval aircraft recoveries, a Douglas TBD Devastator…

Adam Estes

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF6B

On February 1, 1933, Boeing’s Boeing XF6B made its first flight, marking the company’s final…

Austin Hancock

Operation Freeze

In 1944, Marine Corsair pilots in the South Pacific turned high altitude flights into an…

Michael W. Michelsen Jr.

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Citation II

The Cessna Citation II made its first flight on January 31, 1977, introducing a stretched,…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I

On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…

Austin Hancock

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