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 Bernard SIMB V.2
Discover the Bernard SIMB V.2, the French racing aircraft that first flew on October 2,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad
Learn about the Beechcraft Model 34 Twin-Quad, the innovative postwar commuter aircraft that first flew…
Today in Aviation History: Formation of Pan American Airways
On March 14, 1927, Pan American Airways was founded, marking the beginning of a legacy…
Today in Aviation History: American Pilot Edward O’Hare is Born
On March 13, 1914, Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare was born—a man whose bravery would…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Alouette II
On March 12, 1955, the Aérospatiale Alouette II made aviation history as the first helicopter…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky SH-3 ‘Sea King’
On March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took flight for the first time,…
Today in Aviation History: 58th Anniversary of ‘Pardo’s Push’
On March 10, 1967, Captain Bob Pardo performed one of the most daring acts of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Shackleton
On this day in aviation history, March 9, 1949, the Avro Shackleton made its maiden…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky H-34
On March 8, 1954, the Sikorsky H-34 took its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of the Finnish Air Force
On March 6, 1918, the Finnish Air Force (FAF) was officially established, making it one…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire
On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…
Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established
On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde
On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter”
On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” made its first and only manned…
Today in Aviation History: The Long-Range Flight of the P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo
On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang…
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