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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane

On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2 rocketplane, reaching Mach 2.31 ...

Listen to This 22.5-Liter, 1000-HP V-12 Come to Life Again After 90 Years

Starting an engine for the first time after assembly is a nerve-racking experience for anyone, but when the engine at hand is ...