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Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman G-21 Goose

On May 29, 1937, the Grumman G-21 Goose first flew, launching one of the most…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-55

On May 28, 1981, the Yakovlev Yak-55 first flew, introducing a Soviet-built aerobatic aircraft designed…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth

On May 27, 1933, the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth first flew, introducing a lightweight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby

On May 26, 1952, the tiny Stits SA-2A Sky Baby first flew, becoming one of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Partenavia P.68 Victor

On May 25, 1970, the Partenavia P.68 Victor first flew, beginning the history of an…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019

On May 24, 1969, the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 first flew, introducing a turboprop-powered STOL liaison aircraft…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fokker Eindecker

On May 23, 1915, the Fokker Eindecker first flew, introducing a synchronized machine gun that…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Gulfstream Peregrine 600

On May 22, 1981, the Gulfstream Peregrine 600 made its first flight as a prototype…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-26 Nastia

On May 21, 1969, the Antonov An-26 Nastia first flew, introducing a rugged Soviet turboprop…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

On May 20, 1965, the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew, beginning the…

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