RAF V-bombers, the Vickers Valiant, the Avro Vulcan and the Handley Page Victor, flying together. All B1 models.
credit British Heritage aircraft.
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232) is a USMC F/A-18 Hornet sqn based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. The Red Devils are the oldest and most decorated fighter squadron in the Marine Corps.
Flew F4 1969-1989.
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Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas #OTD in 1897. Today has been designated National Amelia Earhart Day in her honor. More about this pioneering pilot: s.si.edu/44MFD0c
24 July 1934. First flight of the Supermarine Stranraer. British flying boat designed and built by Supermarine Aviation Works which marked the end of biplane flying-boat development for the Royal Air Force.
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26 July 1944. First jet aircraft combat, Alfred Schreiber (11 November 1923 – 26 November 1944) flying a Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a intercepted and attacked a Mosquito PR XVI, a photo-reconnaissance aircraft from 540 Squadron RAF.
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This map is a glorious celebration of aviation’s pioneering age. The 1937 map traces famous flights and early air routes while honouring the daring pilots who helped connect the world. Source: davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/d…
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27 July 2001. First flight of the Sukhoi Su-38L agricultural aircraft. First aircraft of this type to be designed and built by the Sukhoi Design Bureau civil aircraft section.
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Coloured photo. of the 1000th Camel built by subcontractor Ruston & Proctor Ltd, in January1918. Painted as the Behudet, an Egyptian winged sun.
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