Tag: Aviation History

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…

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Returns in 2026

Experience the Southern Hemisphere’s premier warbird airshow at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 (April 3–5). Historic…

Giving Tuesday at the Intrepid Museum Is Coming Up on December 2

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate Giving Tuesday on December 2 with a special announcement that…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B

The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…

Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue

On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon

The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…