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 Dassault MD-320 Hirondelle
On September 11, 1968, the Dassault MD.320 Hirondelle made its first flight. Designed as a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mignet Flying Flea
On September 10, 1933, Henri Mignet's Flying Flea took to the skies, launching a homebuilt…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan
On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…
Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace
On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18
On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart
On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300
The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…
Today In Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Makes First Solo Flight – Hawaii to US Mainland
On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee
On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation
On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15
On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Seafire
On January 7, 1942, the Supermarine Seafire flew for the first time, bringing the legendary…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3
On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator
On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…
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