Today in Aviation History
Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’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
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4
On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge
On February 19, 1941, the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge advanced trainer prototype made its first flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500
On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck
On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer
On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…
Today in Aviation History: The Red Baron’s Final Aerial Victories
On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman A-6 Intruder
On April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took its first flight, launching a decades-long…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60
On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
On April 17, 1934, the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide took to the skies for…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk
On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator
On April 15, 1935, the Douglas TBD Devastator took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered
On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim
On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…
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