On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance before changing wartime priorities ended its path to production.

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On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the first time, marking the debut of a luxury sleeper ...