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 SNCAC NC.1071
Discover the SNCAC NC.1071, the first French multi-jet aircraft, which made its maiden flight on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Whirlwind
On October 11, 1938, the Westland Whirlwind made its first flight. Discover the story of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Renard R.38
Explore the history of the Renard R.38, the Belgian fighter prototype that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot 5190
Discover the story of the Blériot 5190, the pioneering French flying boat that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Wright F2W
On August 2, 1923, the Wright F2W made its first flight, launching the U.S. Navy's…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 209 V1
On August 1, 1938, the Messerschmitt Me 209 V1 made its first flight, paving the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr
On July 31, 1956, the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr made its first flight, beginning the story…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.50
On July 30, 1923, the de Havilland DH.50 made its first flight, beginning a career…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris
On July 29, 1954, the Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris made its first flight, introducing a versatile…
Today In Aviation History: Maryse Bastié Becomes First Woman to Set Aviation World Record
On July 28, 1929, French aviator Maryse Bastié set a world endurance record, beginning a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas B-23 Dragon
On July 27, 1939, the Douglas B-23 Dragon made its first flight, introducing greater speed,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bréguet 1001 Taon
Discover the Bréguet 1001 Taon, the French prototype strike fighter that first flew on July…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antoinette VII
Discover the story of the Antoinette VII, the pioneering French monoplane that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ikarus 452M
Discover the Ikarus 452M, Yugoslavia's first experimental swept-wing jet fighter, which first flew on July…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fouga CM.170 Magister
Learn about the Fouga CM.170 Magister, the iconic French jet trainer that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Solo Around-the-World Flight in a Helicopter Completed
Discover the story of Dick Smith's record-breaking solo helicopter circumnavigation of the world, completed on…
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