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 Eddie Rickenbacker’s Last Aerial Victory

On October 30, 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker achieved his last aerial victory, cementing his status as…

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Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service

On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…

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Today In Aviation History: October 28th First Flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury

On October 28, 1954, the North American FJ-4 Fury made its first flight, marking a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV

On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV took to the skies for the first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

On October 26, 1940, the North American P-51 Mustang made its first flight, marking the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 35 Draken

Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

Learn about the first flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on October 24, 1953.…

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Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72

Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Force’s supersonic fighter-bomber that…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49

Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois

Discover the history of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or “Huey,” which first flew on October…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 3MT5

Discover the story of the Mitsubishi 3MT5, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s experimental twin-engine bomber that…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F2F

On this day in 1933, the Grumman F2F made its first flight—a compact, agile “flying…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky YUH-60A

On October 17, 1974, the Sikorsky YUH-60A made its first flight, marking the beginning of…

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