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 Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’

On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of ‘Pardo’s Push’

On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most daring acts of…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton

On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34

On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking the debut of…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: The Birth of the Finnish Air Force

On March 6, 1918, the Finnish Air Force (FAF) was officially established, making it one…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire

On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…

Austin Hancock

Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established

On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde

On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter”

On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” made its first and only manned…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: The Long-Range Flight of the P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo

On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C

One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant

Beginnings of the largest combat glider of World War II

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 10 Electra

On this day in aviation history, February 23, 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra made…

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