Austin Hancock
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Ki-27 Nate Prototype
Discover the history of the Nakajima Ki-27 "Nate," the Imperial Japanese Army's first successful monoplane…
Today In Aviation History: North American XB-70 Valkyrie Breaks Mach 3
On October 14, 1965, the North American XB-70 Valkyrie exceeded Mach 3 for the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Ca.90
Learn about the Caproni Ca.90, the world's largest land-based aircraft in 1929, whose first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCAC NC.1071
Discover the SNCAC NC.1071, the first French multi-jet aircraft, which made its maiden flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Whirlwind
On October 11, 1938, the Westland Whirlwind made its first flight. Discover the story of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow
On October 10, 1936, the Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow made its first flight. Learn how…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ader Éole (Avion)
On October 9, 1890, Clément Ader's steam-powered Éole reportedly achieved one of aviation's earliest powered…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the RFB (Rhein-Flugzeugbau) Fanliner
Learn about the RFB Fanliner, the innovative German experimental aircraft that first flew on October…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Learjet 23 Prototype
Discover the story of the Learjet 23's first flight in 1963 and how William P.…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the FMA IA 63 Pampa
Learn about the first flight of the FMA IA 63 Pampa, Argentina's advanced jet trainer…
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