Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Renard R.38

Explore the history of the Renard R.38, the Belgian fighter prototype that first flew on…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot 5190

Discover the story of the Blériot 5190, the pioneering French flying boat that first flew…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Wright F2W

On August 2, 1923, the Wright F2W made its first flight, launching the U.S. Navy's…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 209 V1

On August 1, 1938, the Messerschmitt Me 209 V1 made its first flight, paving the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr

On July 31, 1956, the Fouga CM.175 Zéphyr made its first flight, beginning the story…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.50

On July 30, 1923, the de Havilland DH.50 made its first flight, beginning a career…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris

On July 29, 1954, the Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris made its first flight, introducing a versatile…

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Today In Aviation History: Maryse Bastié Becomes First Woman to Set Aviation World Record

On July 28, 1929, French aviator Maryse Bastié set a world endurance record, beginning a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas B-23 Dragon

On July 27, 1939, the Douglas B-23 Dragon made its first flight, introducing greater speed,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bréguet 1001 Taon

Discover the Bréguet 1001 Taon, the French prototype strike fighter that first flew on July…

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