During World War II and the Cold War, many aircraft were tested for jet-assisted takeoff (JATO).
The last of its kind
The only remaining Ar 234 has been restored and is on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Video: Favorite video clips of 2018
Our Wings & Things columnist posts a video to YouTube of his favorite video clips of 2018.
December 17 started it all
Historians have long pegged December 17, 1903, as a seminal turning point in the history of the world, which is why many aircraft made their first flights on the anniversary of the first flight.
Throwing cold water on fires
Air tankers have evolved since they were first used in 1937.
The first shipboard aircraft landing and takeoff
Flying a First Curtiss pusher biplane, Eugene B. Ely successfully made the first landing on a warship.
A new mission for the B-26K Counter Invader
The mission of the B-26K “Special Kay” is to honor veterans of the war in Southeast Asia and “bring these guys home.”
Warbird Roundup 2018 features world-class fliers and aircraft
World-class pilots and aircraft flocked to Idaho for Warbird Roundup 2018 hosted by the Warhawk Air Museum.
Consolidated Coronado seaplane flew in relative obscurity
More than 200 Consolidated four-engine PB2Y Coronados were built, but the seaplane flew in relative obscurity as patrol bombers and long-range transports.