#AircraftHistory
When Lightning Strikes: How The Lockheed P-38 Proved Its Versatility In Combat
Discover the origins and the major variants that made the Lightning a legend.
The Story Of The Boeing 717: The Narrowbody Workhorse
A number of 717s are still in operation but only with a few carriers.
Tough Cookie: 90 Years Of The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
The type was an integral member of civil and military fleets worldwide.
Experimental Aircraft: What Was The Douglas DC-4E?
Backed by four Pratt & Whitney R-2180-S1A1-G Twin Hornet 1s, the plane had a cruise speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) and a ra...
Early Experiment: What Was The McDonnell Doodlebug?
The two-seat monoplane was spotted at several air shows but didn't meet initial expectations.
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Reliable Propeller: 80 Years Of The Douglas DC-4
The DC-4 was fitted with a modest autopilot system that relayed altitude and directional hold.
How The Cloudster’s Failure Helped Douglas Become An Aviation Powerhouse
The Cloudster was built with the core mission of becoming the first aircraft to fly nonstop coast-to-coast.
9 Decades Of Service: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
From Canadian Airways to Qantas, the Dragon was an international success in both military and civil sectors.
51 Years Of Flight: The Story Of The DC-10
What Happened To Embraer’s CBA 123 Vector Aircraft?
How The Douglas DC-7 Revolutionized Air Travel
