Today in Aviation History
Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether itโs 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 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aerfer Sagittario 2
On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Temco TT Pinto
March 26, 1956 marked the first flight of the Temco TT-1 Pinto, a U.S. Navy…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin IL-76
On March 25, 1971, the Ilyushin IL-76 made its first flight, introducing a Soviet-designed strategic…
Today In Aviation History: Captain J. L. Trollope Downs Six German Aircraft in One Day
On March 24, 1918, British ace Captain J. L. Trollope shot down six German aircraft…
Today In Aviation History: Launch of Gemini III
On March 23, 1965, NASA launched Gemini III, the first crewed mission of Project Gemini,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Valmet PIK-23 Towmaster
March 22, 1982 marked the first flight of the Valmet PIK-23 Towmaster, a Finnish composite-built…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss HA
March 21, 1918 marked the first flight of the Curtiss HA, a U.S. seaplane fighter…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the IAR-822
March 20, 1970 marked the first flight of the Romanian-built IAR-822, an agricultural aircraft developed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the IAI Astra
March 19, 1984 marked the first flight of the IAI Astra, a twin-engine business jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-28
On March 18, 1961, the Tupolev Tu-28 (Tu-128) interceptor made its first flight. The Soviet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-22
On March 17, 1966, the Bell X-22 made its first flight, testing an experimental V/STOL…
Today In Aviation History: First US Military Aircraft Mission over Foreign Territory
On March 16, 1916, the U.S. Armyโs 1st Aero Squadron flew its first military mission…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53
On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Pike N202
On March 14, 1927, the Parnall Pike N202 reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight. Designed…
Today In Aviation History: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador Enters Service with British European Airways
On March 13, 1952, the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador entered airline service with British European Airways,…
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