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 Piel CP.605 Super Diamant
Discover the history of the Piel CP.605 Super Diamant, the French homebuilt aircraft that evolved…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna 120 & 140
Discover the history of the Cessna 120 and Cessna 140, the iconic postwar taildraggers that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore
Learn the story of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore, Belgium’s ambitious 1930s multi-role combat aircraft prototype…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Model 170
Discover the history of the Cessna Model 170, the classic taildragger that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Model 45
On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YA-9
On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman G-21 Goose
On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-55
On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby
On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor
On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker
On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600
On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia
On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
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