On February 15, 1959, the Aermacchi AL-60 made its first flight. Designed by Al Mooney, the light utility aircraft was ...

On February 13, 1913, the Vickers E.F.B.1 Destroyer became the first purpose-built warplane publicly displayed, marking a turning point in military aviation history.

So, learn all about the innovative spirit of North Carolina's people and how their pride and ambition led to a bold legacy today. Why North Carolina remains the 'Cradle of Flight' It is no coincidence ...

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Military aviation history is filled with aircraft that achieved extraordinary performance yet never became widely fielded.

From the myth of Icarus to the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci's ornithopter, humanity has looked to the sky since first watching birds take wing. History is dotted with ill-advised attempts to achieve ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history. The event features authentic World ...

Military aircraft come in all shapes and sizes, but these days nearly all of them have one thing in common: they are painted grey. Boring, monotonous grey. But military aviation has a colorful history ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. During World War II, the Soviet Union was relatively ...

Historian Kurtis Meyers will speak on Hagerstown’s aviation legacy at a free public event hosted by the Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, at ...