Vintage Aviation News

On March 19, 1946, the US Navy established its only unit at the time to test and evaluate naval weapons and tactics. Known as the Torpedo Squadron VT-58, the unit was based at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Fentress in Virginia. The Torpedo Squadron VT-58 was created to work with the Navy’s Operational Development Force (COMOPDEVFOR) to test and evalua...

On this day in aviation history, 82 years ago (August 16, 1944), the German Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet rocket-powered interceptor was used against Allied bombers for the first time. Aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 400 intercepted United States Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortresses, bringi...

When it comes to monuments and other tributes to aviation and aviators, there are legions. There are probably few, however, that are as unassuming as that contained in a certain Southern California hotel and count among its fans some of the most celebrated in history. The Mission Inn might seem like just another hotel to most people, but to those wh...

Northrop Grumman is one of the most well-known names within defense circles. But Grumman was not always a part of Northrop. Leroy R. Grumman started the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in December 1929 in Long Island, New York. The company opened for business on January 2, 1930, along with its partners Leon Swirbul, Clint Towl, William Schw...

When visiting Scotland, it can be easy to stick to the bustling streets of Edinburgh, taking in the iconic sights around Edinburgh Castle or Arthur’s Seat. Others may find it better to get lost exploring the Cairngorms or the many lochs around the country. Just 35 minutes southeast of Edinburgh, however, is a treasure for aviation enthusiasts and re...