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Today in Aviation History: 1909 Wright Military Flyer Becomes the First U.S. Military Airplane

On August 2, 1909, the U.S. Army acquired its first military aircraft, the 1909 Wright…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

On July 31, 1941, the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura made its first flight, launching a World…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou

The de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight on July 30, 1958. Known for…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra

On July 29, 1937, the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight. This…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)

On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200

Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…

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Today in Aviation History: Jacqueline Cochran Sets New Women’s Speed Record

On July 26, 1937, Jacqueline Cochran set a new U.S. women’s speed record, flying a…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight Across the English Channel by Louis Blériot

On July 25, 1909, Louis Blériot made the first successful airplane flight across the English…

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Today in Aviation History: The Birth of Amelia Earhart

Born on July 23, 1897, Amelia Earhart became one of aviation’s most iconic pioneers. From…

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Today in Aviation History:  First Flight of the Avro Manchester

First flown on July 23, 1939, the Avro Manchester was a British WWII bomber that…

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Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded

Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…

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Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory

Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2

On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…

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Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender

On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…

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