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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane
On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Bomb Drop from Airplane in War
On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga
On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…
Today In Aviation History Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory
On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…
Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service
On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…
Today In Aviation History: October 28th First Flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury
On October 28, 1954, the North American FJ-4 Fury made its first flight, marking a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-51 Mustang
On October 26, 1940, the North American P-51 Mustang made its first flight, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 35 Draken
Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…
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