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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando
Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time, marking the beginning of what would become the legendary Curtiss C-46 Commando. Originally designed as a ...
Erie airport took flight in 1925. Eager passengers queued for rides days after fatal crash
In May 1925, Griswold bought a second plane, launched emergency air travel service for anyone "who must reach a certain city within a brief time," and applied to the U.S. Air Mail Service for a route ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F-8 Crusader
On March 25, 1955, the Vought F-8 Crusader made its first flight, marking the beginning of its legacy as a supersonic carrier ...
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How a World War II Tail Gunner Survived a Midair Collision Without a Parachute
Sgt. James Raley's account came almost three months to the day after he improbably survived that fall from the skies over ...