Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21, 1947. Explore its ...

On this day in 1933, the Grumman F2F made its first flight-a compact, agile "flying barrel" that paved the way for Grumman's ...

Monty Python fans love the British comedy troupe for its Ministry of Silly Walks and cheeky take on the Knights of the Round Table. But for Linda E. Mitchell, Monty Python’s absurd brand of humor is ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A look at a selection of Airbus A340s that have reached an astonishing age, with retirement not appearing to be in the ...

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars are a little bit closer to taking off. During a ceremony Wednesday night at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum, from the open rear clamshell doors of a cargo plane, Downtown ...

KENANSVILLE — Shirley Chase Kruse still remembers a lesson about flying she learned 80 years ago: Always wear lipstick. Those would seem to be unusual words of advice for an aviator serving during war ...

Skywatching became a national occupation 70 years ago, as “stiff necks and goggle eyes were the order of the day,” The Associated Press said at the time. By July 1947, sightings of flying saucers had ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...