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

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288

The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…

Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher

The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…

Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue

On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon

The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27

The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210

The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…

Today In Aviation History: Pan American Airways Launches First Trans-Pacific Airmail Service

Pan Am launched the first trans-Pacific airmail service on November 22, 1935, with the China…

Today In Aviation History: First Documented Free-Flight of Humans

On November 21, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first documented free-flight of humans, sending…

Today In Aviation History: Scott Crossfield Breaks Mach 2

On November 20, 1953, test pilot Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly faster…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the ANF Les Mureaux 170

The ANF Les Mureaux 170 first flew on November 19, 1932. Built as a French…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman C-2 Greyhound

The Grumman C-2 Greyhound first flew on November 18, 1964. Designed for carrier onboard delivery,…

Today In Aviation History: November 17th RCAF Accepts First Blackburn Shark

A look back at November 17, 1936, when the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted the…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 90 Scandia

Discover the story behind the first flight of the Saab 90 Scandia on November 16,…