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 Scheduled Supersonic Passenger Trips of the Concorde

On January 21, 1976, Concorde entered commercial service, launching the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger…

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Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service

Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1

On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…

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Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing

On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan

On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…

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Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace

On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18

On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300

The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…

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Today In Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Makes First Solo Flight – Hawaii to US Mainland

On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee

On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1

On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation

On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15

On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…

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