Celebrating the SR-71B 1000th Sortie. Beale Air Force Base, January 1982, more than 40 years ago!

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McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Varig

Registration: PP-VOP Type: MD-11 P Engines: 3 × GE CF6-80C2D1F Serial Number: 48434 First flight: Oct 1991

VARIG (acronym for Viação Aérea RIo-Grandense, Rio Grandean Airways) was the first airline founded in Brazil, in 1927. From 1965 until 1990, it was Brazil's leading airline, and virtually its only international one. Over the years, the airline flew all across the world, offering intercontinental flights to every continent. VARIG was the first airline in Latin America to operate MD-11 aircraft. The first two MD-11s, PP-VOP and PP-VOQ, were delivered to VARIG on November 12, 1991 and began flying on the Sao Paulo – Rio – Paris – Amsterdam route. Since then, the MD-11 has become the main VARIG aircraft for international long-haul flights.

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Empire State in Ruins The Tragic Story and Photos of the B-25 Mitchell Crash

Butzweilerhof - former civil airport ( Cologne / Germany ) 

Took a couple of snaps of the old airplane hangars at Floyd Bennett Field while getting my fishing pass. . . . . . . . #floydbennettfield #aviationhistory #brooklyn #zmsphoto #zms #zmsphotography #zacharymaxwellstertzphotography #zacharymaxwellstertz (at Floyd Bennett Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLXCq2NViJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Delta Flight Museum

Step into the world of aviation legends at the Delta Flight Museum, where dreams take flight and inspiration takes over.

The Spruce Goose: Howard Hughes' Aviation Marvel

On November 2, 1947, the skies witnessed a remarkable event in aviation history. It was the day when the massive wooden seaplane known as the “Spruce Goose” made its first and only flight, leaving an indelible mark on the world of aviation. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating story of the Spruce Goose, the genius behind it, and the legacy it left behind. The Genesis of the Spruce…

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Genius Of The Jet. The Invention Of The Turbojet: Frank Whittle. Historical Lost Interviews

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 World Airways

Registration: N105WA Type: DC-10-30CF Engines: 3 × GE CF6-50C Serial Number: 46987 First flight: Jun 13, 1978

World Airways, Inc. was an American airline headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia in Greater Atlanta. The company operated mostly non-scheduled services but did fly scheduled passenger services as well, notably with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 wide body jetliners. World Airways was founded on March 29, 1948. The company got its first government contract in 1951 and had a substantial amount of government business throughout the rest of its operational history. On March 27, 2014, World Airways announced the immediate cessation of all operations.

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Revealing the Dark Side of Pan Am: The Skies that Shattered

Day at the Museum: Carolinas Aviation Museum Part 3

Discover the fascinating world of aviation with us at the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Join us for Part 3 of our Day at the Museum series and get immersed in history and innovation.