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2026 Geneseo Airshow Preview: A Sentimental Journey
The 2026 Geneseo Airshow will feature the return of B-17G Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-55
On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby
On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor
On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600
On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia
On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
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