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 Douglas Cloudster II
On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…
Today In Aviation History: Avro 652 Begins Service with Imperial Airways
On March 11, 1935, the Avro 652 entered passenger service with Imperial Airways, a small…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of a Commercially Certified Helicopter
On April 3, 1946, the Bell Model 47 made history as the first commercially certified…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE Armagnac
On April 2, 1949, the SNCASE S.E.2010 Armagnac took to the skies for its maiden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American AT-6 Texan
On April 1, 1935, the North American NA-16 prototype took its maiden flight, paving the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles Master
Eighty-six years ago today, on March 31, 1939, the Miles M.9 Master took to the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-42
Ninety-five years ago today, the Sikorsky S-42 took flight for the first time, marking a…
Today in Aviation History: P-51C Mustang ‘Thunderbird’ Sets Transcontinental Speed Record
Seventy-six years ago, the P-51C Mustang Thunderbird streaked across the skies, setting a transcontinental speed…
Today in Aviation History: First Gyroscopically-Stabilized Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch
Ninety years ago today, on March 28, 1935, Robert H. Goddard launched the first gyroscopically-stabilized…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker D.XXI
On this day in aviation history, 89 years ago—March 27, 1936—the first flight of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss C-46 Commando
Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F-8 Crusader
On March 25, 1955, the Vought F-8 Crusader made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson
On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight
On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora
On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Today in Aviation History: Flying Blind
On March 21, 1951, during the Korean War, Ensign Floryan “Frank” Sobieski found himself in…
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