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 Beagle-Miles B.218
Explore the Beagle-Miles B.218, a four-seat twin-engine British light transport that first flew in 1962…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kamov Ka-26 Hoodlum
Explore the history of the Kamov Ka-26 Hoodlum, a versatile Soviet utility helicopter known for…
Today in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes First Space Flight
On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its first space flight. Learn about…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed JetStar
On September 4, 1957, Lockheed JetStar, the first purpose-built private jet, took flight—becoming a business…
Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record
On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…
Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States
On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-64 (NA-68)
On September 1, 1940, the North American P-64 (NA-68) made its first flight. Originally destined…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-2
Discover the history of the Antonov An-2 “Colt,” the Soviet-built biplane that first flew in…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2
Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11
On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War
On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1
On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin AM Mauler
Discover the story of the Martin AM Mauler, a powerful but troubled U.S. Navy attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Dart Herald
On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as…
Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Begins Non-Stop Transcontinental USA Flight
On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the…
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