Austin Hancock
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin
April 5, 1959 marked the first flight of the Aero L-29 Delfin, a Czech-built jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Jodel D.11
April 4, 1950 marked the first flight of the Jodel D.11, a lightweight French trainer…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gloster F.9/37
April 3, 1939 marked the first flight of the Gloster F.9/37, a fast and agile…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia Oscar
Marking April 2, 1965, the first flight of the Partenavia Oscar, a versatile Italian light…
Today In Aviation History: Last Operational Flight by an RAF Supermarine Spitfire
Discover the final operational flight of the RAF Supermarine Spitfire on April 1, 1954, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Robinson R44
On March 31, 1990, the Robinson R44 first flew, becoming one of the most successful…
Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100
On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141
On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 2MR8
On March 28, 1931, the Mitsubishi 2MR8 first flew, becoming Japan’s first military aircraft powered…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
On March 27, 1975, the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 first flew, introducing a…
