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Today In Aviation History: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon

On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Roc

On December 23, 1938, the Blackburn Roc made its first flight. This article looks at…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-72 Coaler

On December 22, 1977, the Antonov An-72 Coaler made its first flight. Designed for STOL…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88 V1 Prototype

On December 21, 1936, the Junkers Ju 88 V1 prototype made its first flight, launching…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger

On December 20, 1954, the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger made its first flight at Edwards…

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Today In Aviation History: First Powered Aircraft Flight in Japan

On December 19, 1910, Japan entered the age of powered flight when Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc

On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc

Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10

On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…

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Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record

On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

Explore the history of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter, which first flew on December…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

Discover the story behind the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, which first flew on December…

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