Tag: Aviation History
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Discover the story behind the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, which first flew on December…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc MK923
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom dives into the history of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206
Explore how the Bell 206 went from an overlooked Army prototype to one of the…
Espíritu Tico II: Preserving Costa Rica’s Historic Curtiss Robin
The historic Curtiss Robin Espíritu Tico II, symbol of Costa Rica’s early aviation and Don…
Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
NORAD Prepares to Track Santa for 70th Consecutive Year
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus. Follow Santa’s journey on December 24 via…
Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft
On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…
American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island to Host Reunion for 46 Long Island Veterans
The American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will host a reunion on December…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288
The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…
Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher
The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…
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