Aviation History

  • Air Greenland Chief Pilot Talks about Airbus A330

    Air Greenland Chief Pilot Talks about Airbus A330

    Aviationtag, famous for upcycling retired aircraft skin into unique, collectible aviation-themed tags, has posted an interesting interview with Air Greenland Chief Pilot. His exprience, what it means to fly for Air Greenland and in particular the Airbus A330. Aviationtag recently exclusively offered their products made from Air Greenland Airbus A330-200 OY-GRN “Norsaq” (MSN 230), that…

  • Pan American World Airways: A Definitive History

    Pan American World Airways: A Definitive History

    Pan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, holds a legendary status in the annals of aviation history. Established in 1927, Pan Am pioneered numerous innovations in commercial air travel and played a pivotal role in shaping the modern airline industry. This article provides a detailed exploration of Pan Am’s rich history, from its…

  • Tracing the Evolution of the Concorde

    Tracing the Evolution of the Concorde

    The Concorde, a collaborative endeavor between British and French aviation industries, symbolizes the zenith of aerospace engineering in the 20th century. This article endeavors to trace its remarkable journey from conception to cessation, illuminating the scientific, economic, and cultural impact of this iconic aircraft. The origins of the Concorde can be traced back to the…

  • History and Retirement of Boeing 747

    History and Retirement of Boeing 747

    After 48 years of service one of the most popular passenger jets, the Boeing 747, is being retired. Here’s a look back at the jumbo jet’s history. It’s time to say goodbye to one of the world’s most iconic aircrafts, the Boeing 747. United and Delta, the last two airlines to fly 747s, have announced…

  • Mustang, Spitfire, Hurricane – The Fighters that Brought the Luftwaffe to its Knees

    Germany had the most powerful air force in Europe when the World War II started. It was a bitter truth for the Allies, forced to deal with a strong, well trained, and modern Luftwaffe (the German air force) that appeared seemingly from nowhere. For more than five years after seizing the power, Hitler managed to…

  • Eastern is back!

    Eastern is back!

    Eastern Air Lines is really back! First images of their first Boeing 737 “Spirit of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker” emerged on the internet today! After an absence of over two decades, the newly re-launched Eastern Air Lines will shortly start operations out of Miami International Airport (“MIA”). Their first B737 previously served with Kenya Airways as…

  • First Flight of Sikorsky VS-300 75 Years ago

    75 years ago, Sikorsky founder Igor Sikorsky lifted off the ground to tabletop height in an experimental helicopter designated the VS-300. The first flight event began a four-year test program that proved the efficiency of Sikorsky’s single rotor design, and gave birth to a global helicopter industry, changing the course of aviation history. Video: Beitrag…

  • BEA Trident Unusual 70s Seat Layout

    Back in the times of late 1960s, early 70s BEA (British European Airways) used some strange, backwards facing, seat layout in its Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E.

  • Dornier Do-17 Bomber Raised from English Channel

    BBC is reporting that a German Dornier Do-17 bomber from WW2 has been raised from English Channel. Experts believe the German plane is the last remaining intact Dornier Do-17 bomber in existence. However parts of the fragile wreck of the plane are missing and the fuselage was damaged when it was shot down on 26…

  • Video Compilation – 60 Years Patrouille de France

    Patrouille de France, the legendary French flight demonstration team celebrates its 60th anniversary at its base in Salon-de-Provence. The Patrouille de France boasts a rich heritage of spectacular flight demonstrations and has enthused millions of spectators and aviation enthusiasts worldwide at air shows and other events over the last sixty years. Because EADS have played…

  • Youngest B-52 Stratofortress Turns 50

    Today marks 50 years since Boeing delivered its last B-52 Stratofortress to the U.S. Air Force. H-model bomber 61-040 was assigned to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., where it remains in active service. Boeing built 744 B-52s, in eight different models, from 1952 to 1962. The Air Force fleet today comprises 76 H-models – two…

  • Photo – Superb Stallion

    This North American Aviation P-51B Mustang is owned by John T. Sessions and is part of his Historic Flight Foundation collection based at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. This photo was taken onboard a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the landscape in the background is Mt. Pilchuck near Everett, Washington. John T. Sessions is at the controls…

  • Hires Photo – Flying Bulls Vought F4U-4 Corsair

    If you’re following us on Facebook, you’ve already seen this awesome photo of the Flying Bulls Vought F4U-4 Corsair (c/n 9149 / OE-EAS). Photographer Maxim Termote has now sent us his masterpiece in high resolution to be posted here! Click image to download in full size! – 12/29/12 Fullsize image removal requested by photographer. (c)…

  • P-51D Mustang Flight of Chris Thompson

    The President of Visit Florida, Chris Thompson, stopped by Fantasy of Flight and was lucky enough to catch a ride with Kermit Weeks in his P-51D Mustang, “Cripes A’ Mighty 3rd” for Aircraft of the Day demonstration. Neat HD video features some loud passes for the gathered crowd, as well as a cockpit view of…

  • Peter Jackson built Albatros D. Va flies in Florida

    Submitted by Praz Angelo Kermit Weeks takes his newly-acquired Albatros D.Va for its first flight since arriving in Florida. Built by Peter Jackson’s, The Vintage Aviator Ltd. in New Zealand, this was very likely the first flight of any Albatros in the US in a very long time!

  • Benoist Air Boat Commemorative Flight planned by Kermit Weeks

    Submitted by Praz Angelo Kermit Weeks and his aviation crew at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, FL is undertaking an ambitious project to build, from scratch, a precise reproduction of the Benoist Airboat that made the first commercial flight on January 1, 1914. The plane will then be flown by Mr. Weeks on the…

  • Video – Flying the Curtiss Pusher

    Kermit Weeks, founder of Fantasy of Flight, took an interesting test flight in a Curtiss Pusher. After the flight Kermit said: “Talk about a blast… this thing is a bit on the scary side for the moment as it has no stability and you have to fly it ALL the time. I made three passes…

  • Best Shots of Last Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-By

    Today, Space shuttle Discovery departed NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the last time with an early-morning takeoff atop NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). The agency’s most-flown shuttle is on its way to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. The SCA transporting Discovery took off from Kennedy…

  • Photo – Boeing B-29 FIFI at Tico Titusville

    Submitted by: Matthew Baker This was a panning shot I got of FIFI the B29 at the TICO airshow in titusville this last weekend on its takeoff roll. “FIFI”, built 1944, s/n 44-62070, N529B, is the world’s only remaining flying Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It is owned by the Commemorative Air Force, currently based at Addison,…

  • Photos of Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum Titusville

    This weekend Tico Airshow is taking place again at Valiant Air Command, Titusville, Florida. Without a doubt, in addition to 75 vintage aircraft on display and flying, one highlight of the show is the appearance of the world’s only flying B-29 Super Fortress “FIFI”. Throughout the year, Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum is a great…

  • Video from 1933 – Fly American Airways

    If you’re interested in aviation history, then this vintage video from 1933 is something for you. This early American Airways promotional film gives you a great insight into early air travel across the US. The video features the twin engine Curtiss T-32 Condor II biplane airliner, cabin interiors, cockpit and passengers, American Airways facilities as…