The British government rescues the Rolls-Royce RB211 project, Gemini 12 launches, United Airlines Flight 227 crashes, the ME-109 sets a speed record, and more...
Southwest Airlines began their fantastic rise to becoming one of the nation's top airlines 40 years ago today. Here are 10 of our favorite photos of Southwest jets in action.
1956 – USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt becomes the first man to exceed Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2. Shortly thereafter, the craft goes out of control and Captain Apt is killed. From a dive at high altitude, the aircraft ...