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The Fairey Rotodyne: When A Helicopter and Plane Had a Love Child

The Fairey Rotodyne - a cross between an aircraft and helicopterHey, fellow aviators! ..

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The Convair B-36 Peacemaker: Guardian of the Cold War Skies

The Convair B-36 PeacemakerIn the annals of aviation, certain aircraft stand out. Not..

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Australia’s Abandoned Airstrips: What Happened?

IntroductionAustralia, with its expansive landscape and rich aviation history, is home to ..

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Barrel Roll in a Boeing 707

A barrel roll in a Boeing 707 - what was he thinking!Alvin “Tex” Johnston was born in ..

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Mungalalu-Truscott Airbase and it’s Famous Namesake

Mungalalu-Truscott Airbase: A Heritage PlaceMungalalu-Truscott airbase has been classified..

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The Light Bulb that Brought Down a Jet

The Light Bulb that Brought Down a Jet. Posted by Aviation For AviatorsEastern Airline..

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The History of Old Bar Airstrip

Aviator Nancy Bird Walton was born on the NSW Mid North Coast.(Supplied: National Library..

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Thomas Baker: Aviator

Captain Thomas Baker in his Sopwith Camel AircraftThomas Baker aviator, was a distingu..

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Bombers in the Desert

Bombers in the Desert is the untold story of the courageous efforts of Australian and US airme..