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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-64 (NA-68)
On September 1, 1940, the North American P-64 (NA-68) made its first flight. Originally destined…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2
Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11
On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1
On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin AM Mauler
Discover the story of the Martin AM Mauler, a powerful but troubled U.S. Navy attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Dart Herald
On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Begins Non-Stop Transcontinental USA Flight
On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the…
The History of ‘Natasha’, Geneseo’s Antonov An-2 Colt
“Natasha,” Geneseo’s Antonov An-2 Colt, is a legendary Soviet-era biplane with a rich history in…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SB.6 Seamew
The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britain’s carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft.…
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