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 Sikorsky S-52
On February 12, 1947, the Sikorsky S-52 made its first flight, introducing all-metal rotor blades…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-8
On February 11, 1956, the Antonov An-8 made its first flight, marking the Soviet Unionโs…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 31
On February 10, 1967, the experimental Dornier Do 31 became the worldโs first VTOL jet…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-540
On February 9, 1955, the Convair CV-540 flew for the first time, marking an early…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 37 Viggen
On February 8, 1967, the Saab 37 Viggen made its first flight, introducing a groundbreaking…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E7K
On February 6, 1933, the Kawanishi E7K made its first flight, introducing a Japanese naval…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Firefly II
On February 5, 1929, the Fairey Firefly II made its first flight, marking the debut…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude
On February 4, 1935, the Mitsubishi A5M Claude flew for the first time, becoming the…
Today In Aviation History: Blรฉriot XIII Breaks Passenger-Carrying Record
On February 3, 1911, the experimental Blรฉriot XIII set a world record by carrying eight…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF6B
On February 1, 1933, Boeingโs Boeing XF6B made its first flight, marking the companyโs final…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Citation II
The Cessna Citation II made its first flight on January 31, 1977, introducing a stretched,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss T-32 Condor II
On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-2
On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting…
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