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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Derived from the Douglas DC-3, the C-47 Skytrain would be the backbone of the Allies’ air transport network in WWII […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
A favorite of many aviation enthusiasts, the Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying jet-powered aircraft in history, even 60 years after its maiden flight. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88
The multirole aircraft is considered by aviation historians to have been the one of the most versatile and adaptable German aircraft of WWII. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707
The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, […]
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This Day in Aviation: First Flight of the Grumman AF Guardian
Although it was not the most successful aircraft of the post-WWII US Navy, this torpedo-bomber turned submarine hunter paved the way for dedicated ASW aircraft […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
While the Helldiver was certainly hampered by mechanical troubles, the “Big-Tailed Beast” would still play a vital role in the US Navy’s victory over Japan during the Second World War […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3
One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is still in service around the world nearly 90 years ago. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12
Developed in the 1950s, this Soviet turboprop transport has seen widespread service in war and peace and remains in service around the world today in both civilian and military capacities. […]
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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop X-4 Bantam
Two prototypes of the X-4 were built to test the stability of semi-tailless wing designs at transonic speeds. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman X-29
Grumman’s forward-swept supersonic research aircraft successfully demonstrated new applications for new technological innovations. […]