Aviation History
Written by Brian Nicklas
In early July 1925, new purpose-built airplanes were required to replace the modified military de Havilland DH-4 aircraft, which had provided a start for flying mail.
Written by Brian Nicklas
Among the first airframes to choose from as the jet airliner started to become an accepted mode of transportation, were the de Havilland DH 106 the Douglas DC-8, Convair 880 and the Boeing 707.
Written by Brian Nicklas
Space shots from Florida's Cape Canaveral began on July 23, 1950 with the flight of Bumper 8.
Written by Brian Nicklas
On Aug. 1, 1946, the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) was born.
Written by Brian Nicklas
On Aug. 16, 1960, a redheaded Air Force test pilot by the name of Joseph Kittinger took a very long step and landed squarely in the record book.
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