Tag: Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2

On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A

Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden

Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…

The Republic Seabee Over Lake Como: An Amphibian’s Journey Through Time

Aviation writer Luigino Caliaro profiles Republic Seabee N87504 and its journey to Italy’s Lake Como,…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Aviatik D.I

Randy Malmstrom details the history behind the Aviatik (Berg) D.I, a unique WWI fighter built…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou

The de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight on July 30, 1958. Known for…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra

On July 29, 1937, the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight. This…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)

On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200

Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…

Varese Celebrates Iconic Aircraft: 70 Years of the Falco, Stelio Frati’s Masterpiece

Celebrating 70 years of the Aviamilano F.8-L Falco, Italy’s iconic wooden sport aircraft designed by…