On the 28 August 1957 Michael Randrup, Chief Test Pilot of D. Napier and Son, Ltd., and Walter Shirley, Deputy Chief Engineer, climb into...

Charlie Taylor was born in a log cabin on May 24, 1868, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois to William Stephen Taylor and Mary Jane Germain. Taylor...

Just a year after the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) contributed towards beating the blockade of West Berlin; the SAAF’s services were...

Clyde Cessna’s name, at least his surname, is instantly recognized by pilots and aviation enthusiasts the world over. Over the years, the...

The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) was a British civilian organisation set up during the Second World War and headquartered at White...

Frank Whittle was born on 1 June 1907 in Coventry, the son of a mechanic. From an early age, Whittle demonstrated an aptitude for...

The maverick inventor who created the autopilot had 23 patents to his name related to aircraft safety when he ran out of luck over the...

Lycoming Engines is a major American manufacturer of aircraft engines. With a factory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming produces a...

South African Airways was formed on 1 February 1934 following the acquisition of Union Airways by the South African government. Forty...

The formation of the South African Aviation Corps (SAAC) dates back to a time when flying was still in its infancy. Growing into a...