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 Powered Aircraft Flight in Japan

On December 19, 1910, Japan entered the age of powered flight when Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Chase YC-122 Avitruc

On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc

Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10

On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…

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Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record

On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

Explore the history of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter, which first flew on December…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

Discover the story behind the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, which first flew on December…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326

Explore the history of the Aermacchi MB-326, the versatile Italian jet trainer that first flew…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

Discover the story behind the Fiat G.80, Italy’s first homegrown jet aircraft, which made its…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

Explore how the Bell 206 went from an overlooked Army prototype to one of the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…

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