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 Potez 75
Discover the story of the Potez 75, the unusual French ground-attack and observation aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight Across the Pacific Ocean
Learn how Charles Kingsford Smith and the crew of Southern Cross completed the first successful…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Arsenal VG-36
On May 14, 1940, the Arsenal VG-36 made its first flight as an improved French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Spad S.61/5
On May 13, 1925, the Spad S.61/5 took flight as a development of the French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Thorp T-18 Tiger
On May 12, 1964, the Thorp T-18 Tiger made its first flight, launching one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCAC NC.150
On May 11, 1939, the SNCAC NC.150 made its first flight as an advanced French…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.114 Heron
On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis
On May 9, 1946, the SECAN SUC-10 Courlis made its first flight, introducing a distinctive…
Today In Aviation History: Mario Pezzi Sets New World Altitude Record
On May 8, 1937, Italian aviator Mario Pezzi set a new world altitude record while…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Procaer F.15 Picchio
May 7, 1959 marked the first flight of the Procaer F.15 Picchio, an Italian light…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A7M Reppū
May 6, 1944 marked the first flight of the Mitsubishi A7M Reppū, a carrier-based fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Wright XF3W Apache
May 5, 1926 marked the first flight of the Wright XF3W Apache, a U.S. Navy…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.150
May 4, 1937 marked the first flight of the Bloch MB.150, a French fighter that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss-Wright C-76 Caravan
May 3, 1943 marked the first flight of the Curtiss-Wright C-76 Caravan, a wooden transport…
Today In Aviation History: May 2nd First Flight of the Bolkhovitinov DB-A
May 2, 1935 marked the first flight of the Bolkhovitinov DB-A, a Soviet long-range heavy…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.35 Libellula
May 1, 1942 marked the first flight of the Miles M.35 Libellula, an experimental twin-wing…
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