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: First Flight of the Bell XP-59 Airacomet
Today in aviation history: The Bell XP-59 Airacomet, Americaโs first jet fighter, flew for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-64 Apache
Celebrate the first flight of the AH-64 Apache, the U.S. Armyโs premier attack helicopter, known…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass
On September 29, 1948, the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass made its first flight. This tailless, swept-wing…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mystรจre IV
Celebrate the first flight of the Dassault Mystรจre IV, Franceโs first transonic fighter-bomber, which served…
Today in Aviation History: Katherine Stinson, First U.S. Airmail Flight by a Woman Pilot
Celebrate Katherine Stinson, the first U.S. woman to fly airmail in 1913, and a pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II
Celebrate the first flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II, a Vietnam War-era carrier-based attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland DH.104 Doveโa postwar British commuter aircraft that…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American T-28 Trojan
Celebrate the first flight of the North American T-28 Trojan, a legendary trainer and Vietnam-era…
Today in Aviation History: First Official U.S. Airmail Flight
On September 23, 1911, Earle Ovington completed the first official U.S. airmail flight, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: Grumman F-14 Tomcat Retires from U.S. Naval Service
On September 22, 2006, the F-14 Tomcat officially retired from U.S. Navy service. Explore the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On September 21, 1942, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress made its first flight, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Vampire
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy
Discover the history of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy, which first flew on September 19,…
The Birth of the United States Air Force: September 18, 1947
Discover the history behind the establishment of the U.S. Air Force on September 18, 1947.…
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