Tag: Aviation History
Nimrod Preservation Group Announces Urgent Plans for XV232 “The Mighty Hunter”
Nimrod Preservation Group faces an urgent deadline to relocate XV232 “The Mighty Hunter” from Coventry…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild F-27
The Fairchild F-27, the U.S.-built version of the Fokker F27 Friendship, made its first flight…
FIGHTERJETS INC to Represent Collings Foundation Jets in the 2026 Airshow Season
FIGHTERJETS INC partners with the Collings Foundation and Vietnam War Flight Museum for the 2026…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bloch MB.210
The Bloch MB.210 first flew on November 23, 1934, marking a shift in French bomber…
Greatest Generation Aircraft: Christmas Light Flights 2025
Each December in Fort Worth, the beautifully restored Douglas C-49J “Southern Cross” takes passengers on…
Today In Aviation History: First Documented Free-Flight of Humans
On November 21, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first documented free-flight of humans, sending…
Today In Aviation History: Scott Crossfield Breaks Mach 2
On November 20, 1953, test pilot Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly faster…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the ANF Les Mureaux 170
The ANF Les Mureaux 170 first flew on November 19, 1932. Built as a French…
Today In Aviation History: November 17th RCAF Accepts First Blackburn Shark
A look back at November 17, 1936, when the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 90 Scandia
Discover the story behind the first flight of the Saab 90 Scandia on November 16,…
