🌌 A Historical Moment in Aerospace: The Launch of the X-15 Rocket Plane – February 13, 1961 Date: February 13, 1961 Event: First Powered Flight of the X-15 Rocket Plane Location: Edwards Air Force Base, California Today on February 13, 1961, aerospace history was made when North American Aviation’s X-15… Read More
The F/A-18 Super Hornet: The Navy’s Lethal ‘Murder Hornet’ of the Skies Introduction The United States Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, affectionately known as the “Murder Hornet,” stands as one of the most versatile and formidable fighter aircraft in modern naval aviation. This twin-engine, supersonic combat jet has earned its fearsome… Read More
This Day in Aerospace History: February 6 On this day in aerospace history, several significant events showcase the evolution of aviation and aerospace technology. Let’s explore one of the most notable achievements that occurred on February 6, 1946 – TWA’s historic first international passenger service across the Atlantic. TWA’s Historic International… Read More
Eileen Collins & STS-63: A Historic Leap for Women in Space A Defining Moment in Aerospace History On February 3, 1995, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-63) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking a milestone in space exploration. This mission wasn’t just another routine flight—it was a mission of firsts,… Read More
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Today in Aerospace History: Celebrating the Apollo 5 Mission 🚀 January 22, 1968—a pivotal moment in aerospace history. On this day, NASA launched Apollo 5, the first mission to test the Lunar Module (LM) in space. Designed to operate solely in the vacuum of space, the LM was a groundbreaking… Read More
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On January 17, 1993, an F-16 achieved a historic aerial victory, shooting down an Iraqi MiG-23 during Operation Provide Comfort II. This milestone highlighted the precision of U.S. air combat operations and showcased the capability of the AIM-120 AMRAAM. It was a defining moment in modern military aviation, demonstrating the… Read More
Sixty years ago today, USAF Major Robert W. Smith zoomed the rocket-powered USAF/Lockheed NF-104A to an unofficial world record altitude of 120,800 feet. This mark still stands as the highest altitude ever achieved by a United States aircraft from a runway take-off. A zoom maneuver is one in which aircraft… Read More
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White Eagle Aerospace (WEA) founder and president J. Terry White has stepped down as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective immediately, Scott A. Robb will assume the role of CEO of the Arizona-based aerospace training and consulting provider. We extend our sincere gratitude to J. Terry White, who established WEA in October of… Read More
Fifty-eight years ago today, USAF Major Robert W. Smith zoomed the rocket-powered USAF/Lockheed NF-104A to an unofficial world record altitude of 120,800 feet. This mark still stands as the highest altitude ever achieved by a United States aircraft from a runway take-off. A zoom maneuver is one in which aircraft… Read More
Sixty-five years ago today, the rocket-powered USAF/Bell X-2 aircraft established a new altitude record when the vehicle soared to 126,200 feet above sea level. This historic accomplishment took place on the penultimate mission of the type’s troubled 20-flight aeronautical research program. The X-2 was the successor to Bell’s X-1A rocket-powered… Read More