Austin Hancock
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)
On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200
Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of Amelia Earhart
Born on July 23, 1897, Amelia Earhart became one of aviation’s most iconic pioneers. From…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Manchester
First flown on July 23, 1939, the Avro Manchester was a British WWII bomber that…
Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded
Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Prototype
On July 18, 1943, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet prototype made its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic
On July 17, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic,…
