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 Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo
April 10, 1949 marked the first flight of the Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo, a British…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
April 9, 1964 marked the first flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Rikugun Ki-93
April 8, 1945 marked the first flight of the Rikugun Ki-93, a Japanese heavy fighter…
Today In Aviation History: Launch of STS-6, the First Shuttle Mission to Perform a Spacewalk
April 7, 1983 marked STS-6, the first Space Shuttle mission to perform a spacewalk and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Nord 1401 Noroit
April 6, 1949 marked the first flight of the Nord 1401 Noroit, a French flying…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin
April 5, 1959 marked the first flight of the Aero L-29 Delfin, a Czech-built jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Jodel D.11
April 4, 1950 marked the first flight of the Jodel D.11, a lightweight French trainer…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gloster F.9/37
April 3, 1939 marked the first flight of the Gloster F.9/37, a fast and agile…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia Oscar
Marking April 2, 1965, the first flight of the Partenavia Oscar, a versatile Italian light…
Today In Aviation History: Last Operational Flight by an RAF Supermarine Spitfire
Discover the final operational flight of the RAF Supermarine Spitfire on April 1, 1954, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Robinson R44
On March 31, 1990, the Robinson R44 first flew, becoming one of the most successful…
Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100
On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141
On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 2MR8
On March 28, 1931, the Mitsubishi 2MR8 first flew, becoming Japan’s first military aircraft powered…
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