Today in Aviation History
Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether itโs 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 Potez 75
Discover the story of the Potez 75, the unusual French ground-attack and observation aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight Across the Pacific Ocean
Learn how Charles Kingsford Smith and the crew of Southern Cross completed the first successful…
Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue
On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon
The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Forceโs first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27
The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210
The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…
Today In Aviation History: Pan American Airways Launches First Trans-Pacific Airmail Service
Pan Am launched the first trans-Pacific airmail service on November 22, 1935, with the China…
Today In Aviation History: First Documented Free-Flight of Humans
On November 21, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first documented free-flight of humans, sending…
Today In Aviation History: Scott Crossfield Breaks Mach 2
On November 20, 1953, test pilot Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly faster…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the ANF Les Mureaux 170
The ANF Les Mureaux 170 first flew on November 19, 1932. Built as a French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman C-2 Greyhound
The Grumman C-2 Greyhound first flew on November 18, 1964. Designed for carrier onboard delivery,…
Today In Aviation History: November 17th RCAF Accepts First Blackburn Shark
A look back at November 17, 1936, when the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 90 Scandia
Discover the story behind the first flight of the Saab 90 Scandia on November 16,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya
Discover the story of the Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, which first flew on November 15, 1957.…
Today In Aviation History: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Officially Enters Service
On November 14, 1974, the F-15 Eagle entered USAF service, revolutionizing air combat with its…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter ย
On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornuโs experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…
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