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


Discover the SNCAC NC.1071, the first French multi-jet aircraft, which made its maiden flight on…
On October 11, 1938, the Westland Whirlwind made its first flight. Discover the story of…
On May 12, 1964, the Thorp T-18 Tiger made its first flight, launching one of…
On May 11, 1939, the SNCAC NC.150 made its first flight as an advanced French…
On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…
On May 9, 1946, the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis made its first flight, introducing a distinctive…
On May 8, 1937, Italian aviator Mario Pezzi set a new world altitude record while…
May 7, 1959 marked the first flight of the Procaer F.15 Picchio, an Italian light…
May 6, 1944 marked the first flight of the Mitsubishi A7M Reppū, a carrier-based fighter…
May 5, 1926 marked the first flight of the Wright XF3W Apache, a U.S. Navy…
May 4, 1937 marked the first flight of the Bloch MB.150, a French fighter that…
May 3, 1943 marked the first flight of the Curtiss-Wright C-76 Caravan, a wooden transport…
May 2, 1935 marked the first flight of the Bolkhovitinov DB-A, a Soviet long-range heavy…
May 1, 1942 marked the first flight of the Miles M.35 Libellula, an experimental twin-wing…
April 30, 1947 marked the first flight of the Nord 2100 Norazur, a French light…
April 29, 1971 marked the first flight of the Piper PA-48 Enforcer, a turboprop close…
By popular request
Vintage Aviation News now offers an ad-free reading experience. Enjoy faster-loading pages, uninterrupted stories, and the satisfaction of helping us preserve aviation history.
$10 / year
Cancel anytime. Billed annually.
Sign in with Magic Link
We'll send a secure login link to your email. No password needed.
Sign in to your account