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Today in aviation history: First flight of the Bell X-1

On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research program that would lead to the world's first ...

Then and Now: Aircraft over Spokane

Fairchild Air Force Base has announced that its 2026 SkyFest air show will be June 6 to 7, showcasing current and historical ...

The last USAF bomber without a stealth profile

Finally, on April 15, 1952, the first YB-52 took off for its maiden flight, with a tandem cockpit similar to that of the B-47 ...