Plane of the Day, Northrop M2-F3 Lifting Body
The M2-F3 lifting body experimental aircraft was used by NASA to explore the characteristics of a craft that could re-enter the atmosphere and then glide...
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Plane of the Day, Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher
The Vought Kingfisher is one of the most recognizable planes from WWII, sporting its large, long canopy and prominent center pontoon. First flying in 1938,...
Anniversary of Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7 Mercury Flight
Today marks the 51st anniversary of Alan Shepard’s Mercury flight making him the first American in space. Perched atop a Redstone rocket, Shepard rode his...
Plane of the Day, Bell P-59 Airacomet
The Bell P-59 Airacomet holds a special place in aviation history as the first jet aircraft operated by the USA. The experimental variant, the XP-59A,...
Plane of the Day, Northrop P-61 Black Widow
The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the first American aircraft designed to take advantage of radar technology in order to be able to intercept at...