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: First Flight of the Fouga CM.170 Magister
Learn about the Fouga CM.170 Magister, the iconic French jet trainer that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Solo Around-the-World Flight in a Helicopter Completed
Discover the story of Dick Smith's record-breaking solo helicopter circumnavigation of the world, completed on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-225
Learn about the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-225, the Soviet high-altitude fighter prototype that first flew on July…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet 763 Provence
Discover the history of the Breguet 763 Provence, the iconic French double-deck airliner that first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Colomban MC-10 Cri Cri
Discover the history of the Colomban MC-10 Cri Cri, the world's smallest twin-engine manned aircraft,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna 411
Learn about the Cessna 411, the company's first 400-series aircraft, which first flew in 1962…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vickers F.B.5 Gunbus
Discover the history of the Vickers F.B.5 Gunbus, the world's first operational fighter aircraft, which…
Today In Aviation History: John Glenn Makes First Supersonic Transcontinental Flight
Learn how John Glenn made history in 1957 by completing the first supersonic transcontinental flight,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Bagshot
Discover the history of the Bristol Bagshot, the experimental British twin-engine fighter that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Martin P6M SeaMaster
Learn about the Martin P6M SeaMaster, the U.S. Navy's Cold War-era jet-powered flying boat bomber…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL-130T Turbo Orlik
Discover the history of the PZL-130T Turbo Orlik, the Polish military trainer that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-71 Madcap
Discover the history of the Antonov An-71 Madcap, the Soviet airborne early warning aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dewoitine D.332 Emeraude
Discover the history of the Dewoitine D.332 Emeraude, the elegant French tri-engine airliner that first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador
Explore the history of the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador, the British postwar airliner that first flew…
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