Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SB.6 Seamew
The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britain’s carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft.…
B-25 Yellow Rose to Join B-29 DOC on Display in Wichita, August 19–26
The B-25 Yellow Rose joins the B-29 DOC on display in Wichita, August 19–26, 2025,…
John Cruickshank, Last WWII Victoria Cross Recipient, Dies At Age 105
The British Commonwealth bids farewell to Flight lieutenant John Alexander Cruickshank V.C., A.., who at…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the FMA IA 58 Pucará
On August 20, 1969, the FMA IA 58 Pucará made its first flight. Learn about…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page HP.115
On August 17, 1961, the Handley Page HP.115, a delta-winged test-bed aircraft, made its first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
Junkers Aircraft Opens Venezia Lido Office
Junkers Aircraft opens a new office at Venezia Lido’s historic Nicelli Airport, celebrating with vintage-inspired…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Gee Bee Model R
On August 13, 1932, the Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster made its first flight.…
Vultee BT-13 “Annie” Flies Again!
After seven years of hard work after a runway incursion, the team restoring the Vultee…
Today in Aviation History: August 12 First Flight of the Bristol T.B.8
On August 12, 1913, the Bristol T.B.8 first took flight. Designed by Henri Coandă, this…
