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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Model 45
On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YA-9
On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman G-21 Goose
On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…
2026 Geneseo Airshow Preview: A Sentimental Journey
The 2026 Geneseo Airshow will feature the return of B-17G Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-55
On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby
On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor
On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
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