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…

Espรญritu Tico II: Preserving Costa Ricaโ€™s Historic Curtiss Robin

The historic Curtiss Robin Espรญritu Tico II, symbol of Costa Ricaโ€™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 Santaโ€™s journey on December 24 via…

Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft

On November 30, 1941, Italyโ€™s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the worldโ€™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…