The X Planes
The unique family of mostly exotic research aircraft that first came into being with the advent of Bell Aircraft Corporation’s X-1 of 1945. […]
Month: November 2005
The National Museum of Naval Aviation
The National Museum of Naval Aviation bills itself as one of the world’s three largest aviation museums, but it is second to none in many respects. […]
Boeing History: The Model 80
In 1928, Boeing introduced America’s first airliner designed specifically for passenger comfort and convenience. […]
Boeing History: The Model 40A
The model 40a was the first Boeing airplane to carry passengers, with room for two people in a tiny cabin, as well as cargo space for mail. […]
Boeing Model P-12/F4B
Early in 1928, Boeing built two new fighter biplanes using bolted aluminum tubing for the fuselage’s inside structure. […]