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: First Flight of the Fairey III
Learn about the first flight of the Fairey III in 1917, a versatile British reconnaissance…
Today in Aviation History: Howard Hughes Breaks the World Landplane Speed Record
Discover how Howard Hughes broke the 1935 world landplane speed record in his H-1 Special,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hind
On this day in 1935, the Hawker Hind flew for the first time. Discover the…
Today in Aviation History: Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) Established
On September 10, 1942, the U.S. Army Air Forces established the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet 521
On September 11, 1933, the Breguet 521 Bizerte, a French long-range reconnaissance seaplane, made its…
Today in Aviation History: Captain Charles DeBellevue Becomes Highest Scoring American Ace in the Vietnam War
On September 9, 1972, Captain Charles DeBellevue became the highest scoring American ace of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vultee P-66 Vanguard
On September 8, 1939, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard made its first flight. Built for Sweden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…
Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy
Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…
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…
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