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On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but notable chapter in early Cold War ...

Jettly reports on the evolution of Air Force One, highlighting its role in shaping private aviation standards and ...

Agricultural aviation began in 1921 with an experimental Curtiss JN-6 "Jenny" flight, quickly evolving into a specialized industry that included the precursor to Delta Air Lines. The industry saw ...

The Kansas Aviation Museum, housed in the historic Wichita Municipal Airport terminal building (completed 1935), showcases Wichita's and Kansas' rich aviation history, including artifacts, aircraft, ...

ETOPS certification for the 767 fundamentally reshaped the long-haul aviation industry, moving carriers away from three and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This collection consists of duplicate ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Taking to the skies has expanded our mobility in extraordinary ways. Journeys that once took days or months now take a matter of hours. Airplanes and helicopters are amazing machines that serve as a ...