Today in Aviation History
Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’s a significant milestone or a quiet moment in time, the history of flight is rich with stories that shaped the skies we know today. Join us as we celebrate the moments that made aviation what it is
Today In Aviation History: First US Military Aircraft Mission over Foreign Territory
On March 16, 1916, the U.S. Army’s 1st Aero Squadron flew its first military mission…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53
On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV
On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV took to the skies for the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-51 Mustang
On October 26, 1940, the North American P-51 Mustang made its first flight, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 35 Draken
Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…
Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72
Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Force’s supersonic fighter-bomber that…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49
Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois
Discover the history of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or “Huey,” which first flew on October…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 3MT5
Discover the story of the Mitsubishi 3MT5, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s experimental twin-engine bomber that…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F2F
On this day in 1933, the Grumman F2F made its first flight—a compact, agile “flying…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky YUH-60A
On October 17, 1974, the Sikorsky YUH-60A made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Short Sunderland
On October 16, 1937, the Short Sunderland flying boat made its first flight. This long-range…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XB-15
On October 15, 1937, Boeing’s XB-15 made its first flight. This massive long-range bomber prototype…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
On October 14, 1938, the Curtiss P-40 made its first flight. Known as the Warhawk,…
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