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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hotspur
On June 14, 1938, the Hawker Hotspur took flight for the first time. Designed as…
Today in Aviation History: Boeing 767 Sets Nonstop Commercial Flight Record
On June 13, 1990, a Boeing 767-200ER set a nonstop commercial flight distance record, flying…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E11K
On June 11, 1937, the Kawanishi E11K made its first flight. Intended as a night…
Today in Aviation History: Ruth Law Breaks Women’s Altitude Record
On June 10, 1919, Ruth Law set a new women’s altitude record at 14,700 feet.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YF-17
On June 9, 1974, the Northrop YF-17 made its first flight. Though it lost the…
Gordon H. Root, a Mustang Pilot Not To Be Forgotten: Honoring a Rochester, NY P-51 Mustang Pilot Lost Too Soon
2nd Lt. Gordon H. Root of Victor, New York, never saw combat overseas—but his sacrifice…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine S.5 Racer
On June 7, 1927, the Supermarine S.5 made its first flight. Designed by Reginald Mitchell…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
On June 6, 1944, the Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning made its first flight. Designed as…
Today in Aviation History: First Combat Mission of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On June 5, 1944, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress flew its first combat mission, marking the…
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