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 Bernard SIMB V.2
Discover the Bernard SIMB V.2, the French racing aircraft that first flew on October 2,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad
Learn about the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad, the innovative postwar commuter aircraft that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryลซ
On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryลซ flew for the first time, becoming one…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan
On December 26, 1982, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan made its first flight, introducing the largest…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C
On December 25, 1958, the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C flew for the first time, marking an…
Today In Aviation History: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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