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 Beagle-Miles B.218
Explore the Beagle-Miles B.218, a four-seat twin-engine British light transport that first flew in 1962…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kamov Ka-26 Hoodlum
Explore the history of the Kamov Ka-26 Hoodlum, a versatile Soviet utility helicopter known for…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.220
Learn the story of the Bloch MB.220, the French twin-engine airliner that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Potez 75
Discover the story of the Potez 75, the unusual French ground-attack and observation aircraft that…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight Across the Pacific Ocean
Learn how Charles Kingsford Smith and the crew of Southern Cross completed the first successful…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ryan ST
Discover the history of the Ryan ST, the classic open-cockpit trainer that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-4E
Discover the story of the Douglas DC-4E, the experimental airliner that first flew on June…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Fantôme
Learn about the Fairey Fantôme, the Belgian-designed biplane fighter that first flew on June 6,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur
Explore the history of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur, the French counter-insurgency prototype developed during…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Peto
Discover the story of the Parnall Peto, the submarine-launched reconnaissance aircraft that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star Sets New World Speed Record
On June 3, 1946, a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star set a new world speed record,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore
Learn the story of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore, Belgium’s ambitious 1930s multi-role combat aircraft prototype…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Model 170
Discover the history of the Cessna Model 170, the classic taildragger that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Model 45
On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YA-9
On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman G-21 Goose
On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…
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