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Today in aviation history: First flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite

On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek single-seat aircraft aimed at postwar pilots ...

The Pentagon wants GM, Ford to build weapons and bombs — here’s what happened last time during World War II

Automakers could help build weapons as U.S. supplies run low, but a World War II-style industrial shift may be more ...