Today in Aviation History

Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether itโ€™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

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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.…

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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…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cornu Helicopter ย 

On November 13, 1907, Paul Cornuโ€™s experimental helicopter made aviation history with the first free…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawasaki C-1 ย 

Fifty-five years ago today, the Kawasaki C-1 made its first flight. Japanโ€™s homegrown military transport…

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Today In Aviation History: November 11th First Flight of the Sud-Ouest SO.6000 Triton

On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (November 11, 1946), the first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blรฉriot-SPAD S.27

One hundred six years ago today, the Blรฉriot-SPAD S.27 made its first flight. This French…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter

Eighty-one years ago today, on November 9, 1944, the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter took its first…

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Today In Aviation History: First USAF Aerial Victory Over MiG-15

Seventy-five years ago today, USAF Lt. Russell J. Brown scored Americaโ€™s first aerial victory over…

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Today In Aviation History: Gloster Meteor – First Jet to Break World Speed Record

Eighty years ago today, on November 7, 1945, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hurricane

On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

The AV-8B Harrier II made its first flight on November 5, 1981. This second-generation โ€œJump…

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