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Today in Aviation History: First Gyroscopically-Stabilized Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch
Ninety years ago today, on March 28, 1935, Robert H. Goddard launched the first gyroscopically-stabilized…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker D.XXI
On this day in aviation history, 89 years ago—March 27, 1936—the first flight of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XP-81
This long-range, high-altitude escort fighter design featured a propeller-driven engine in the front for long…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna
While the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna was superseded by rapid advances in aviation technology, it performed…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sopwith Pup
On this day in aviation history, February 9, 1916, the Sopwith Pup made its first…
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Outdated through WWII, the E7K still saw action and was well-liked for its stability.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…
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