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 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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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K Shiun

The Kawanishi E15K Shiun made its first flight on December 5, 1941. Designed as a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

The Grumman S-2 Tracker made its first flight on December 4, 1952, becoming the U.S.…

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Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier

On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70

The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…

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Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft

On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288

The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…

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Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher

The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…

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