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 SNCAC NC.1071
Discover the SNCAC NC.1071, the first French multi-jet aircraft, which made its maiden flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Whirlwind
On October 11, 1938, the Westland Whirlwind made its first flight. Discover the story of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker F28-2000
April 28, 1971 marked the first flight of the Fokker F28-2000, an extended variant of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Type 525
April 27, 1954 marked the first flight of the Supermarine Type 525, a British naval…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Potez 53
April 26, 1933 marked the first flight of the Potez 53, a French racing aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the FFA P-16
April 25, 1955 marked the first flight of the FFA P-16, a Swiss prototype jet…
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…
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