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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer ERJ-145
On August 11, 1995, the Embraer ERJ-145 first took flight, launching a successful regional jet…
Building the Last Convair B-36: Handmade Peacemaker Cockpit Project Progresses
Brian Pierson advances his scratch-built Convair B-36H cockpit, adding aluminum canopy work, functional controls, and…
Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada
On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…
Today in Aviation History: First Non-Stop Flight from Canada to England
On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Kikka
Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boulton Paul P.120
On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2
On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A
Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden
Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…
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