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 Armstrong Whitworth A.W.19
On February 26, 1934, the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.19 completed its first flight, marking the debut…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Transall C-160
Learn about the Transall C-160, the Franco-German military transport that first flew in 1963 and…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster
Discover the story of the Douglas Cloudster, the pioneering 1921 biplane built for a nonstop…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CAC CA-25 Winjeel
Learn about the CAC CA-25 Winjeel, Australiaโs versatile training aircraft that first flew in 1955…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter
On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch
On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4
On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge
On February 19, 1941, the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge advanced trainer prototype made its first flight,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Caudron C.690M
On February 18, 1936, the Caudron C.690M advanced trainer flew for the first time, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First RCAF Hurricanes Accepted
On February 17, 1939, the RCAF accepted its first Hawker Hurricanes, marking a major step…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SC Seahawk
On February 16, 1944, the Curtiss SC Seahawk made its first flight. Designed for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi AL-60
On February 15, 1959, the Aermacchi AL-60 made its first flight. Designed by Al Mooney,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short S.8 Calcutta
On February 14, 1928, the Short S.8 Calcutta made its first flight, introducing Britainโs first…
Today In Aviation History: First Public Display of a Purpose-Built Warplane
On February 13, 1913, the Vickers E.F.B.1 Destroyer became the first purpose-built warplane publicly displayed,…
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