World War II

Designed for civilian use, it quickly entered military application as a primary trainer during World War II.

Designed for a postwar aviation boom that fizzled, the Seabee experienced a short production life.

FLYING’s editor-in-chief counts down the top stories from 2023.

In June 1944, Lancaster ND533 took off on its final flight.

As we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year. Some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me, and others, smile.

December 17, 1935, saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked the first variant of the DC-3 series. One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.

December 7 marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack.

Fire officials in Orange County, California are poring through the smoldering remains of a 1940s-era airship hangar, trying to determine what set it ablaze Tuesday morning.

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) crews were called to the former Tustin Air Base around 12:55 a.m. PST on Tuesday.

The Veterans History Project is reaching out to the remaining WASPs and their families and friends, asking that they share their experiences.