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 Dassault MD-320 Hirondelle
On September 11, 1968, the Dassault MD.320 Hirondelle made its first flight. Designed as a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mignet Flying Flea
On September 10, 1933, Henri Mignet's Flying Flea took to the skies, launching a homebuilt…
Today in Aviation History: Katherine Stinson, First U.S. Airmail Flight by a Woman Pilot
Celebrate Katherine Stinson, the first U.S. woman to fly airmail in 1913, and a pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II
Celebrate the first flight of the LTV A-7 Corsair II, a Vietnam War-era carrier-based attack…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove—a postwar British commuter aircraft that…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American T-28 Trojan
Celebrate the first flight of the North American T-28 Trojan, a legendary trainer and Vietnam-era…
Today in Aviation History: First Official U.S. Airmail Flight
On September 23, 1911, Earle Ovington completed the first official U.S. airmail flight, marking the…
Today in Aviation History: Grumman F-14 Tomcat Retires from U.S. Naval Service
On September 22, 2006, the F-14 Tomcat officially retired from U.S. Navy service. Explore the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
On September 21, 1942, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress made its first flight, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Vampire
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy
Discover the history of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy, which first flew on September 19,…
The Birth of the United States Air Force: September 18, 1947
Discover the history behind the establishment of the U.S. Air Force on September 18, 1947.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20
Discover the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20 — a rare, high-performance short-body airliner built for SAS with…
Today in Aviation History: First Powered Flight of the North American X-15
Discover the story of the North American X-15’s first powered flight on September 17, 1959,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American Sabreliner
Discover the history of the North American Sabreliner’s first flight on September 16, 1958. Learn…
Today In Aviation History: Jackie Cochran Breaks Flight Distance Record
Celebrate Jackie Cochran’s 1961 world record flight! Discover how she flew a Northrop T-38 Talon…
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