In the 1920s and 1930s, land-based airports were scarce. As a result, flying boats, which could land on water, became the quickest air travel method.
Category: Historical Aircraft
Historic Aircraft: The Bristol Brabazon
While I was working on an article about aircraft with contra-rotating propellers, I found a unique looking plane that immediately intrigued me. After looking into
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-6 “Pacemaker”
There are few airplanes that have had as significant an impact on commercial aviation as the Douglas DC-6. Its launch represented a new era for
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
Historic Aircraft: The Ford Trimotor
As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic aircraft. In fact, I often spend more time diving into
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport General Aviation area in Manila.
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, hold a special place in aviation history as one of the most iconic aircraft of
Historical Aircraft: The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Boeing’s legacy of building large aircraft extends far beyond the iconic Boeing 747. Among their notable large aircraft is the Model 377 Stratocruiser, featuring a