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Today in Aviation History: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill

Discover the story of David Lee “Tex” Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…

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Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II

On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2

Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader

On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23

First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’

First flown on July 7, 1961, the Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ became one of the most…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant

Discover the history of the Dassault MD 315 Flamant, which first flew on July 6,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Dr.I

On July 5, 1917, the legendary Fokker Dr.I triplane made its first flight. Best known…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Vega

Discover the history of the Lockheed Vega, which made its first flight on July 4,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American AJ Savage

On July 3, 1948, the North American AJ Savage made its first flight—becoming the U.S.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1

On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant

Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 105

Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…

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Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force

Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…

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