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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson
On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight
On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Today in Aviation History: Flying Blind
On March 21, 1951, during the Korean War, Ensign Floryan “Frank” Sobieski found himself in…
Today in Aviation: DH.106 Comet Fuselage Delivered to de Havilland Aircraft Museum
On March 20, 1985, the de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Shenley, England, received the fuselage…
Today in Aviation History: The 99th Pursuit Squadron is Constituted
On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was constituted, making history as the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate
On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American B-45 Tornado
On March 17, 1947, the North American B-45 Tornado made its maiden flight, marking a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240
On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…
Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service
The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…
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