The Story of ‘Spitfire Girl’ Jackie Moggridge, a True Pioneer in Aviation
This post was originally published on this siteJackie Moggridge (1922–2004) was a South African-born aviator who became one of the most prolific female ferry pilots […]
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The Amazing Story of Adolf Galland’s “Lobster Flight” in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteAdolf Galland’s “Lobster Flight” (often referred to as his “Lobster Battle”) is one of the most eccentric anecdotes […]
The Golden Age of Aviation: Beautiful Covers of Flying Magazine in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteFirst published in 1927, Flying magazine has established itself as the world’s most widely read aviation publication, serving […]
28 Amazing Photos of Iran Air Flight Attendants Before the 1979 Revolution
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the 1979 Revolution, Iran Air (known as the “Homa”) was one of the fastest-growing and most prestigious […]
On December 24, 1994, Air France Flight 8969 Was Hijacked by Four Members of the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) of Algeria
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 24, 1994, Air France Flight 8969 became the stage for a deadly hijacking that would test […]
Iconic Photos of Concorde and a Citroën DS Taken at Le Bourget Airport in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic photoshoot of the Concorde 001 prototype and a Citroën DS at Le Bourget Airport in 1969 […]
50 Amazing Photographs Showing the Twin Towers From Newark Airport Prior to 2001
This post was originally published on this siteThe Twin Towers were a prominent and iconic part of the view from Newark Airport (EWR) prior to […]
The Final Journey of Elvis Presley’s Private Jet, the Lisa Marie, in 1984
This post was originally published on this siteThis rare photograph captures a significant moment in February 1984 when Elvis Presley’s private jet, the Convair 880 […]
Before Commercial Airplanes Were Pressurized, Passengers Required Oxygen Masks at High Altitudes
This post was originally published on this siteBefore pressurized cabins changed aviation forever, flying high was a serious and risky business. In the 1930s, commercial […]
An FBI Agent Delivering $1,000,000 to a Plane Hijacker, in His Underwear, 1972
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1972, one of the strangest moments in aviation history unfolded on the tarmac of Miami International Airport. […]
Mathias Rust, a West German Teenager Who Landed His Cessna in Moscow’s Red Square in 1987
This post was originally published on this siteOn May 28, 1987, 19-year-old West German amateur pilot Mathias Rust flew a Cessna 172 from Helsinki, Finland, […]
The Strange Story of Brian Robson, Homesick Man Who Mailed Himself in a Crate From Australia to the U.K in 1965
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1965, a 19-year-old Welshman named Brian Robson was living in Melbourne, Australia, after emigrating there under the […]
The Story of Fred Finn, the World’s Most-Traveled Concorde Passenger
This post was originally published on this siteFred Finn, an English businessman, holds a unique place in aviation history as the world’s most-traveled man and, […]
The Mysterious Disappearance of Frederick Valentich in 1978
This post was originally published on this siteFrederick Valentich was a 20-year-old Australian pilot who disappeared on October 21, 1978, while flying a Cessna 182L […]
Rare Aerial Photos of 9/11 Attacks in New York City as Seen From Other Planes
This post was originally published on this siteThe September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City were not only witnessed on the ground, but also […]
Iconic Photos of Concorde With the Twin Towers in the Background, the Two Different Wonders That We’ll Never See Again
This post was originally published on this site When Concorde entered passenger service in 1976, New York was the most important transatlantic market—but U.S. approval […]
Vintage Photos Show Commercial Airplanes Used Wicker Chairs for Passenger Seating in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, commercial airplanes used wicker chairs for passenger seating because the lightweight, durable, and […]
Rare Photos of the Wright Brothers’ Early Flight Tests
This post was originally published on this siteThe Wright brothers, Orville (1871–1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867–1912), were American inventors and aviation pioneers who are widely […]
The Strange Story Behind the Cockpit Photos Taken During the 1980 Turkish Airlines Hijacking
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 14, 1980, Turkish Airlines Boeing 727 type aircraft Diyarbakır was hijacked on the flight from Munich, […]
A Haunting Photo of Roger Miller at the Site of the Plane Crash That Killed Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas
This post was originally published on this siteA haunting photo of Roger Miller, a fellow country musician and friend of the victims, at the site […]
The 11A Mystery: Two Plane Crashes, Two Survivors, and One Seat Number
This post was originally published on this siteThai singer Ruangsak Loychsuk, who survived a 1998 plane crash, shared a chilling coincidence after learning that the […]
The Story of Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, the First Woman to Parachute From an Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteGeorgia Ann Thompson Broadwick (1893–1978) was an American pioneering parachutist and the inventor of the ripcord. She was […]
In March 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry Made the First Parachute Jump From a Powered Airplane
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 1, 1912, U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry climbed into a Benoist pusher-type airplane piloted by Tony […]
Rare Snaps of the LZ 129 Hindenburg’s Final Flight Over Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 3, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteLZ 129 Hindenburg was a German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of its class, the longest […]
The Hunter Brothers Checking the Engine During Their 23-Day Non-Stop Flight, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930, the Hunter brothers embarked on an incredible journey, flying nonstop for 23 days. During this epic […]