Today in Aviation History is a series highlighting the achievements, innovations, and milestones that have shaped the skies.

For most people, the smallest Boeing aircraft they've encountered is the 737. But did you know that Boeing once made an ...

Contractor: Boeing Aircraft Corporation (formerly the McDonnell Douglas Corporation). Service: USN, USMC Speed: 565 mph (Mach 0.86/904 km/h) at 25,000 feet ( 7.500 meters), with maximum takeoff ...