American Aviation Historical Society

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  AAHS 70th CELEBRATION EVENT
  
  
  

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  AAHS Journal, Vol 71, No 1
  Spring 2026
  
  Previous AAHS Journals

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  AAHS FLIGHTLINE, 26-03
  May 30, 2026
  
  Previous FLIGHTLINEs

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  Fairchild C-82 Packet
  Photo of the Day
  
  
  

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This Day in History:
August 8, 1946

The Convair XB-36 prototype lumbers into the air for the first time. The a/c would enjoy a service life of just 11 years with 382 being built.

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