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


On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On October 1, 1947, after three…
By National Museum of U.S. Air Force Led by Col. Robin Olds, OPERATION BOLO used…
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On November 11, 1956, in Fort…
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