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 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
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…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. โSteveโ Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War
On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. โSteveโ Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1
On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin AM Mauler
Discover the story of the Martin AM Mauler, a powerful but troubled U.S. Navy attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Dart Herald
On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Begins Non-Stop Transcontinental USA Flight
On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SB.6 Seamew
The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britainโs carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi T-4
The Sukhoi T-4 โSotkaโ first flew on August 22, 1972, as the Soviet Unionโs ambitious…
Today in Aviation History: Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket Sets World Altitude Record
Major Marion E. Carl flew the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to 83,235 feet on August 21,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the FMA IA 58 Pucarรก
On August 20, 1969, the FMA IA 58 Pucarรก made its first flight. Learn about…
Today in Aviation History: Curtiss 18T-1 Establishes New World Speed Record
On August 19, 1918, the Curtiss 18T-1 Wasp set a world speed record of 163.1…
Today In Aviation History: C-119 Makes First Midair Recovery of a Space Capsule
On August 18, 1960, a Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar made history by executing the first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115
On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
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