After 33 years and 2 months of service, as one of the greatest wonders of the aviation world was confirmed as destroyed, its a shame that it could never be retired and end up in a museum but will always remain in our hearts.2yr ⋅ CaesarZeppeIi ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Eddie Rickenbacker, top scoring American fighter ace of WWI, was born on this date in 1890.2yr ⋅ Aboveground_Plush ⋅ r/AviationHistory
My uncle on a private flight, anyone could help me to tell what aircraft it could be?2yr ⋅ Toucouleur ⋅ r/AviationHistory
The last known photo of the Red Baron taken the morning of his death, April 21, 1918. Seen here 'rescuing' his dog Moritz from squadron mates. Erich Loewenhardt stands to the right.3yr ⋅ Aboveground_Plush ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Luftwaffe ground crew resting on an SC1000 bomb during WW2, colorized3yr ⋅ Tivi365 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
16 Spitfires, 4 Hurricanes fly over former WW2 fighter base RAF Duxford1yr ⋅ murphyno9 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Boulton Paul Defiant? Can anyone identify this picture my grandfather took?1yr ⋅ aptmunich ⋅ r/AviationHistory
On 27 January 1939 the P-39 lightning made its first flight.1yr ⋅ History-Guy111111 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Russian + USSR jet fighter aircraft evolution (original author unknown)3yr ⋅ Europa_Teles_BTR ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Passengers are seen boarding a Sikorsky S-40 in 1932 dressed to the nines. Source with article in comments3yr ⋅ MyDogGoldi ⋅ r/AviationHistory
An aerospace legend died today at the age of 97. General Chuck Yeager, WW2 Fighter Ace, 1st man to break the sound barrier, 1st to fly faster than mach 2.3yr ⋅ _SP3CT3R ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Can someone please identify the type of plane shown here? This was a photo my dad took while serving in the CBI theater during WWII.1yr ⋅ LeeAnnLongsocks ⋅ r/AviationHistory
I just found this picture of my grandfather who was a gunnery instructor in WW2 for the Royal Canadian Airforce. Can anyone tell what plane he is standing in front of?1yr ⋅ porterpottie ⋅ r/AviationHistory
What plane is this? Spotted on a found-footage roll of film that has been dated to 1960. Seems to be a dutch plane from what I can tell.1yr ⋅ LeonScurr ⋅ r/AviationHistory
First time posting here. In my freetime I design aviation blueprint posters. Here's one of the legendary Concorde Supersonic Airliner. Hope you like it.4yr ⋅ RyanSpace ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Three years ago, I wouldn't have known what this was. My enthusiasm bests my knowledge base, but it's growing!3yr ⋅ AMinnovationstation ⋅ r/AviationHistory
What do you guys think about the story / history of the Avro Arrow?4yr ⋅ 100753375 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Whilst watching one of my favorite YouTube channels, I've noticed in the game IL2 that the JU88 and a few other airplanes have these lines inscribed on the canopy windows. What are these lines for?3yr ⋅ jacksrevlimiter ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Back in the day when flying was an experience. Southwest Airlines Martin 404 over at the Planes of Fame satellite museum in AZ.4yr ⋅ Rad1oactivePopsicle ⋅ r/AviationHistory
I’ve been trying to figure out what plane this is. I flew on it years ago and this is the only picture I have of it. Please help it’s been bothering me lol!1mo ⋅ RevolutionaryDark592 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Found in the Estate of a WWII & Korea Veteran. Any ideas what it is. No clue here4yr ⋅ Western-Progress ⋅ r/AviationHistory
TIL while visiting Flugwerft Schleiβheim. This plane was built to escape from East Germany to West Germany. It never flew because builder was caught before the flight. It was later determined to be airworthy.6yr ⋅ tippedframe ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Unknown aviation show near Chicago in the 1930s (possibly at the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair or at Curtiss-Reynolds airport). This shot was included in some old negatives I discovered. Can anyone help pinpoint date/location or identify any of the planes?5yr ⋅ gingorama ⋅ r/AviationHistory
On this day in 1990 the SR-71 Blackbird set 4 international speed records!!!!5yr ⋅ 1968camaro ⋅ r/AviationHistory
The Convair B-5B Hustler the first supersonic Airplane by the USAF.6yr ⋅ yaseenabbas ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Sorry for the poor photos, but got to watch this girl and a few others fly. I'll add more if y'all want7yr ⋅ StellisAequus ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Navy Day in Akron Ohio in 1931 or 32. Jimmy Doolittle was also in attendance with the Shell Mystery Ship.6yr ⋅ pubhunter1 ⋅ r/AviationHistory
I just inherited these from a recently passed relative, should they go to a museum?6yr ⋅ ChubbyOprah ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Found this ribbon at a rummage sale, but can't identify what it was awarded for. Does anyone have a clue what this might be?7yr ⋅ anyolebird ⋅ r/AviationHistory
2nd Lt Hubert A. Lovejoy, US Army Aviation, died on Active Duty, June 1923 - buried in Sanford, Florida. Would the community please provide suggestions on how I should proceed in learning this deceased veteran’s history?6yr ⋅ dblackley ⋅ r/AviationHistory
Question: Did the Ju-87 G's retain 20mm wing cannons? I think this is wrong.6yr ⋅ GeekyAviator ⋅ r/AviationHistory
The growing size of US piston engine bombers: DH4B up to the B-36 Peacemaker.11yr ⋅ fishbedc ⋅ r/AviationHistory
A Daimler Benz powered Spitfire VB - too much cognitive dissonance.10yr ⋅ fishbedc ⋅ r/AviationHistory
