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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning
On this day in aviation history, January 27, 1939, the Lockheed XP-38 made its first flight. Developed under great secrecy, the aircraft would become famous during WWII as the legendary Lockheed P-38 ...
DC plane crash has striking similarities to a 1949 tragedy
In 1949, a passenger plane and a military craft collided near Washington DC, launching a grim recovery effort in the Potomac ...
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WWII P-38 emerges as tourist gem on Welsh coast
The American fighter Lockheed P-38 Lightning from the World War II era, whose wreck is located off the coast of Wales (near Harlech) attracts enthusiasts of history and photography. These post-war ...
Collision recalls 1982 Air Florida crash into the 14th Street Bridge
The devastating Air Florida Flight 90 crash on Jan. 13, 1982 and subsequent rescue efforts in the ice-covered Potomac River ...