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 Flight of the Bell L-39

April 23, 1946 marked the first flight of the Bell L-39, an experimental aircraft used…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-168

April 22, 1948 marked the first flight of the Lavochkin La-168, a Soviet swept-wing jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Rollason Beta

April 21, 1967 marked the first flight of the Rollason Beta, a British midget racer…

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Today In Aviation History: Northrop Alpha Enters Airline Service

April 20, 1931 marked the Northrop Alpha’s entry into airline service, introducing a fast all-metal…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Production Breguet 941S

April 19, 1967 marked the first flight of the Breguet 941S, a STOL transport aircraft…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-10

April 18, 1944 marked the first flight of the Ilyushin Il-10, a Soviet ground-attack aircraft…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LIPNUR NU-85 Belalang

April 17, 1958 marked the first flight of the LIPNUR NU-85 Belalang, an Indonesian trainer…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon

April 16, 1951 marked the first flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon, a French trainer…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Spitfire Mk Vb

April 15, 1942 marked the first flight of the Spitfire Mk Vb tropical, a modified…

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Today In Aviation History: First U.S. Army Air Service Aerial Victory – WWI

April 14, 1918 marked the first U.S. Army Air Service aerial victories of World War…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing YB-9

April 13, 1931 marked the first flight of the Boeing YB-9, the first all-metal monoplane…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale

April 12, 1938 marked the first flight of the Aubert PA-20 Cigale, a French light…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 89

April 11, 1937 marked the first flight of the Junkers Ju 89, a German heavy…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo

April 10, 1949 marked the first flight of the Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo, a British…

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