The Record-Setting Flight of a Cessna 172
Since the first flight in 1903, there have been numerous remarkable feats that inspire awe and admiration. The ceaseless endeavour
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Civil Aviation
Double Sunrise – Exploring the Fascinating Story of the Longest Passenger Flight in History
In modern times, we associate long-haul flights with state-of-the-art Boeing or Airbus aircraft, offering comfort and various amenities throughout the
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The PBY Catalina Converted into a Houseboat
In the lead-up to the Second World War, only the Axis powers were reasonably well-equipped with the means of war,
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Bréguet 763 Deux Ponts – The Double Deck Plane
The Bréguet 763 Deux Ponts was developed in France shortly before the end of the Second World War and would
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AW 660 Argosy – Twin-Boom Transport
The Armstrong Whitworth AW 660 Argosy was developed in response to a British government military specification issued in the 1950s.
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N1 Rocket – The Most Powerful Space Rocket Ever Built
The N1 rocket was developed by the Soviet Union as Russia’s answer to the American Saturn rocket in an era
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Myasishchev VM-T – The Soviet Space Rocket Transporter
The Myasishchev VM-T “Atlant” (also known as the 3M-T) was developed by the Soviet Union as an aircraft to transport
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Tupolev Tu-104 – The First Soviet Jet Liner
The Tupolev Tu-104 was developed as the Soviet Union’s answer to the rapidly evolving jet age in the post-Second World
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Model 17 Staggerwing – One of the Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built
The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing is a renowned biplane design that has become an icon of aviation history. It was
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The Guppy – Ugliest Aircraft Ever?
The Pregnant Guppy and the Super Guppy were cargo planes designed to carry oversized objects for NASA’s Apollo Saturn program
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