50 Years Ago - Aviation Week Covers Throughout February 1975

Aviation Week Network Staff February 13, 2025

February 3, 1975

McDonnell Douglad M-47 Dragon missile leaves the launch tube during tests of the system.

February 10, 1975

De Havilland DHC-7 quiet STOL transport prototype rolled out at the company’s Downsview, Ontario facility.

February 17, 1975

LTV Aerospace Lance battlefield support missile leaves is self-propelled tracked launcher in a test of a non-nuclear high-explosive warhead.

February 24, 1975

Boeing Vertol YUH-61A flies over the north shore of Long island during tests at the Grumman facility at Calverton, N.Y.

The Aviation Week Network's Archive captures key moments in aerospace journalism, documenting important technological advancements in air transportation, aeronautical engineering, and space technology. The magazine's dedication to thorough reporting is evident in its diverse range of topics, covering everything from airline operations to military aircraft development. 

The February 1975 issues provides a captivating historical snapshot, offering insights into the technological and transportation challenges of that era.

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