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Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered
On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim
On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter
On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon
On April 10, 1959, the Northrop T-38 Talon took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: The First UK-Built Concorde Takes Flight
On April 9, 1969, Concorde 002 became the first UK-built supersonic airliner to take flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas BTD Destroyer
On April 8, 1943, the Douglas BTD Destroyer made its first flight—an ambitious World War…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Gazelle
On April 7, 1967, the sleek and innovative Aérospatiale Gazelle took flight for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-39 Airacobra
While the Bell P-39 Airacobra often receives criticism for its poor performance at higher altitudes,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot V Monoplane
On April 5, 1907, Louis Blériot made history with the first flight of his Blériot…
National Warplane Museum “Flying Objects” Event Set to Inspire Children
A “show before the (air)show” will take place in Geneseo, New York, specifically geared to…
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