On October 15, 1937, Boeing's XB-15 made its first flight. This massive long-range bomber prototype set new standards in size ...

On October 14, 1938, the Curtiss P-40 made its first flight. Known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, and Kittyhawk, this iconic ...

Few machines capture the imagination like the sleek silhouette of a German warplane carving through the sky. Whether you remember catching newsreels of Heinkel bombers or reading about experimental ...

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 ...

The Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum's Marine One aircraft will be available for viewing by the public beginning on Oct. 22.

Aviation literature offers diverse perspectives beyond technical manuals, encompassing personal narratives, historical accounts, and reflections on the human experience of flight. Several recommended ...

Learn about the history of aviation and transportation at this museum in Sioux City. Learn about the history of aviation and transportation at this museum in Sioux City. Road Trip Iowa is available to ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more ...

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 public event hosted by the Middleburg/Mason-Dixon ...

Movie poster for "The Flying Ace" hints at the silent film's exciting plot. [Courtesy: Aviation Museum of New Hampshire] Previously I mentioned a list of destinations I compiled as part of a ...