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August 6th in Aviation History: B-29 Superfortress Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
The US drops first atomic bomb on Japan, Ted Williams returns to the Red Sox from Korea, Braniff Flight 250 crashes in Nebraska, and more.
Awesome Vintage Aviation Photos: The Mid-Atlantic
Join us as we celebrate the airports, airlines, and aircraft of yesteryear, through the vintage aviation photos of Bill Armstrong. This week: The Mid-Atlantic!
August 5th in Aviation History: First American DC-10 Flight, Reagan Fires FAA Controllers
On this day in 1964, the Vietnam War's first U.S. air operations take place. Terrorists attack Athens Airport in 1973. In 1981, Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 air traffic controllers.
August 4th in Aviation History: MASH Makes First Helicopter Evacuation
NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is launched, MASH begins helicopter ops, a Bangkok Airways plane hits a control tower, and more...
Oshkosh from 3 Feet AGL: EAA AirVenture from a Child’s Perspective
EAA's annual KidVenture inspires future aviators by bringing the thrill of flight to children of all ages.