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 Yakovlev Yak-55

On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth

On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby

On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor

On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019

On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker

On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600

On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia

On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aerfer Sagittario 2

On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CERVA CE.43 Guรฉpard

On May 18, 1971, the CERVA CE.43 Guรฉpard made its first flight as an all-metal…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite

On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blรฉriot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix

On May 16, 1930, the Blรฉriot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix first flew, later setting major…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.100 Student

On May 15, 1957, the Miles M.100 Student made its first flight as a lightweight…

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