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 Flight of the Mignet Flying Flea
On September 10, 1933, Henri Mignet's Flying Flea took to the skies, launching a homebuilt…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-155-P1 Prototype
Discover the story of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-155-P1, the prototype that led to the legendary MiG-25…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL-104 Wilga
April 24, 1962 marked the first flight of the PZL-104 Wilga, a rugged STOL utility…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell L-39
April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-168
April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Rollason Beta
April 21, 1967 marked the first flight of the Rollason Beta, a British midget racer…
Today In Aviation History: Northrop Alpha Enters Airline Service
April 20, 1931 marked the Northrop Alpha’s entry into airline service, introducing a fast all-metal…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Production Breguet 941S
April 19, 1967 marked the first flight of the Breguet 941S, a STOL transport aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-10
April 18, 1944 marked the first flight of the Ilyushin Il-10, a Soviet ground-attack aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LIPNUR NU-85 Belalang
April 17, 1958 marked the first flight of the LIPNUR NU-85 Belalang, an Indonesian trainer…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon
April 16, 1951 marked the first flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon, a French trainer…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Spitfire Mk Vb
April 15, 1942 marked the first flight of the Spitfire Mk Vb tropical, a modified…
Today In Aviation History: First U.S. Army Air Service Aerial Victory – WWI
April 14, 1918 marked the first U.S. Army Air Service aerial victories of World War…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing YB-9
April 13, 1931 marked the first flight of the Boeing YB-9, the first all-metal monoplane…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale
April 12, 1938 marked the first flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale, a French light…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 89
April 11, 1937 marked the first flight of the Junkers Ju 89, a German heavy…
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