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: Launch of STS-6, the First Shuttle Mission to Perform a Spacewalk

April 7, 1983 marked STS-6, the first Space Shuttle mission to perform a spacewalk and…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Nord 1401 Noroit

April 6, 1949 marked the first flight of the Nord 1401 Noroit, a French flying…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin

April 5, 1959 marked the first flight of the Aero L-29 Delfin, a Czech-built jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Jodel D.11

April 4, 1950 marked the first flight of the Jodel D.11, a lightweight French trainer…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gloster F.9/37

April 3, 1939 marked the first flight of the Gloster F.9/37, a fast and agile…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia Oscar

Marking April 2, 1965, the first flight of the Partenavia Oscar, a versatile Italian light…

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Today In Aviation History: Last Operational Flight by an RAF Supermarine Spitfire

Discover the final operational flight of the RAF Supermarine Spitfire on April 1, 1954, marking…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Robinson R44

On March 31, 1990, the Robinson R44 first flew, becoming one of the most successful…

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Today In Aviation History: New Airspeed Record Flown with Heinkel He 100

On March 30, 1939, the Heinkel He 100 set a world airspeed record of 469.22…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought V-141

On March 29, 1936, the Vought V-141 prototype fighter made its first flight, marking an…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 2MR8

On March 28, 1931, the Mitsubishi 2MR8 first flew, becoming Japan’s first military aircraft powered…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7

On March 27, 1975, the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 first flew, introducing a…

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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…

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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…

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