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Today in Aviation History: Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) Established
On September 10, 1942, the U.S. Army Air Forces established the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet 521
On September 11, 1933, the Breguet 521 Bizerte, a French long-range reconnaissance seaplane, made its…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War
On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard
On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…
Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy
Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…
Today in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes First Space Flight
On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its first space flight. Learn about…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed JetStar
On September 4, 1957, Lockheed JetStar, the first purpose-built private jet, took flight—becoming a business…
Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record
On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…
Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States
On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…
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