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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  Grumman F8F Bearcat
  Photo of the Day
  
  
  

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This Day in History:
June 23, 1956

Lt. Col. Frank Everest, USAF, flew the rocket-powered Bell X-2 at a record speed of 1,900 mph at Edwards AFB.

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