Aviation History & Legacy
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10 of the World’s Biggest Boneyards for Retired Aircraft
When airplanes are no longer flying, they don’t just disappear—they get stored, stripped for parts,…
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5 Features That Made the Piper Cub a Flight Training Legend
The Piper Cub isn’t just a classic—it’s one of the most recognizable training aircraft in…
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How America’s Iconic P-51 Mustang Became a Two-Seater
The P-51 Mustang is mostly remembered as a fast, single-seat fighter that helped turn the…
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9 Amphibious Planes That Handle Sky and Sea Like Pros
Some planes don’t care whether you’re in the middle of a runway or floating on…
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Why USA’s Largest Warplane Ever Never Saw Combat
The Convair B-36 wasn’t built for World War II. It showed up too late for…
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Where the U.S. Preserves Its Most Iconic Warplanes
National Museum of the United States Air Force, Ohio Located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base…
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The Real Difference Between Turbojets and Turbofans
Jet engines are everywhere in aviation, but not all of them work the same way.…
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How the USSR Wasted Billions on a Broken Airplane
In the middle of the Cold War, the Soviet Union poured billions into a high-stakes…
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The Supersonic Jet That Could Land on a Carrier—But Never Did
In the 1950s, the U.S. Navy backed a bold attempt to put supersonic jets on…
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Why the Concorde Was Retired—And What’s Trying to Replace It
When the Concorde made its final flight in 2003, it wasn’t because people stopped loving…
About Author
Zane Clark
Zane Clark is an aviation enthusiast and writer with a passion for all things flight-related. With years of experience studying aviation history and staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends, Zane brings a deep knowledge and appreciation of aviation to Altitude Post. When he’s not writing, Zane enjoys spotting aircraft, attending airshows, and exploring the technological advancements that continue to shape the skies.
