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 Douglas C-74 Globemaster
Discover the story of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster, the massive WWII-era strategic transport that first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HJT-16 Kiran
Discover the history of the HAL HJT-16 Kiran, India’s first indigenous jet trainer, which made…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen
On February 8, 1967, the Saab 37 Viggen made its first flight, introducing a groundbreaking…
Today In Aviation History: First Post-WWI Speed Record Broken
On February 7, 1920, Joseph Sadi-Lecointe set the first post–World War I FAI world speed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E7K
On February 6, 1933, the Kawanishi E7K made its first flight, introducing a Japanese naval…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Firefly II
On February 5, 1929, the Fairey Firefly II made its first flight, marking the debut…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude
On February 4, 1935, the Mitsubishi A5M Claude flew for the first time, becoming the…
Today In Aviation History: Blériot XIII Breaks Passenger-Carrying Record
On February 3, 1911, the experimental Blériot XIII set a world record by carrying eight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF6B
On February 1, 1933, Boeing’s Boeing XF6B made its first flight, marking the company’s final…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Citation II
The Cessna Citation II made its first flight on January 31, 1977, introducing a stretched,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II
On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I
On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D
On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…
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