Aviation History
Dan Hampton |
Published: September 06, 2012 at 5:09 pm
An F-16 Wild Weasel pilot recounts a dangerous mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom in which he helped save a group of trapped Marines
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: September 06, 2012 at 2:42 pm
The humpbacked Potez 63-11 may not have the most beautiful profile, but in its day it was the fastest observation airplane in the world. (Bernard Delfino)
The Potez is brand-new, built from scratch using long-lost French blueprints
Perhaps because the …
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: September 06, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Lifted mostly intact from a Norwegian fjord, this Heinkel He-115B may represent the most convenient recovery of a warbird in history. (Flyhistorisk Museum Sola)
"The museum has yet to decide whether this He-115 will be restored to nonflying display status …
Stephen Mauro |
Published: September 06, 2012 at 2:42 pm
The VC1 makes its first test hop at Karlsrühe, Germany, in October 2011. (e-volo)
"If this innovative design reaches the commercial market it will dramatically change the way we move about the planet."
Multiple-overhead-rotor flying machines, which seemingly offered safety …
Published: August 23, 2012 at 11:43 am
Cubs galore and more marked this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: July 10, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Paul Dye has restored the original RV-1, progenitor of the world's most successful line of homebuilt planes.
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: July 10, 2012 at 1:22 pm
The Swedish Air Force Historic Flight has certified a Saab Viggen, adding it to its team of airworthy former SAF jet fighters.
Stephen Mauro |
Published: July 10, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Polish oil men recently discovered a remarkably intact Curtiss Kittyhawk in the Sahara Desert inside Egypt.
Evan Hadingham |
Published: July 10, 2012 at 12:54 pm
How pioneering pilots learned to escape the death spiral.
Published: June 12, 2012 at 8:16 pm
In the spring of 1919, three Navy-Curtiss flying boats set out to beat the competition and be the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Richard P. Hallion |
Published: May 04, 2012 at 12:14 pm
The X-15 tested the limits of speed and altitude for winged aircraft, bridging the gap between the air and space ages.
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: May 04, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Illinois native Jack Bally is building a 1/3-scale, flyable, Boeing B-17 replica.
Stephen Mauro |
Published: May 04, 2012 at 12:13 pm
The RAF Museum in London has added a rare breed to its collection—a mostly original Sopwith Dolphin.
Stephen Mauro |
Published: May 04, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Artists have transformed old planes at the Davis-Monthan AFB "Boneyard" into colorful works of art.
Stephen Mauro |
Published: May 04, 2012 at 12:09 pm
The Stratolaunch Systems production facility broke ground at Mojave Air and Space Port in January 2012.
Stephan Wilkinson |
Published: March 08, 2012 at 3:21 pm
New Zealander Glyn Powell is building what will be the only airworthy de Havilland Mosquito.
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