Today in Aviation History
Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service
Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1
On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…
Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded
Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Prototype
On July 18, 1943, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet prototype made its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic
On July 17, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vickers Viscount
On July 16, 1948, the Vickers Viscount made its first flight, becoming the world’s first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 367-80
On July 15, 1954, Boeing's 367-80 made its first flight, paving the way for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout
Discover the story of the Bristol M.1 Monoplane Scout, Britain’s only WWI monoplane fighter. Learn…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Flying Tiger Ace David Lee “Tex” Hill
Discover the story of David Lee “Tex” Hill, a legendary Flying Tiger ace born on…
Today in Aviation History: The First Allied Jet Fighter Enters Service in World War II
On July 12, 1944, the Gloster Meteor F.1 became the first Allied jet fighter to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev UT-2
Discover the story of the Yakovlev UT-2, the Soviet Union’s primary WWII pilot trainer that…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas A-26 Invader
On July 10, 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader made its first flight. This versatile bomber…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak‑23
First flown on July 8, 1947, the Yakovlev Yak-23 “Flora” was an early Soviet jet…
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