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 Potez 75
Discover the story of the Potez 75, the unusual French ground-attack and observation aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight Across the Pacific Ocean
Learn how Charles Kingsford Smith and the crew of Southern Cross completed the first successful…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen
One of the most remarkable jets of the Cold War, and one of the most…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Oleg Antonov
The humble origins of the man behind Antonov, builder of some of the world's largest…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E7K
Outdated through WWII, the E7K still saw action and was well-liked for its stability.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the PZL TS-11 Iskra
On this day in aviation history, February 5, 1960, the first Polish-designed jet aircraft, the…
Today in Aviation History: Birth of Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh's impact on aviation remains indisputable, as he inspired countless others to go into aviation…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing F3B
On this day in aviation history, February 3, 1928, the Boeing F3B, made its first…
Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, a new prototype fighter, the Republic XP-72, made its first flight.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2
On this day in aviation history, February 1, 1912, the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 made…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American T-2 Buckeye
The Buckeye remains as a historic trainer that played an a vital role in training…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II
The last of the American biplane airliners.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
Designed by incarcerated Soviet engineers, the Tu-2 would go on to have one of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers J.I
The world's first all-metal combat airplane.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning
One of the most successful fighters of WWII, the P-38 Lightning had a bumpy start…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
The first purely jet-powered aircraft flown off of American aircraft carriers, and the first jet…
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