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 IAR-822

March 20, 1970 marked the first flight of the Romanian-built IAR-822, an agricultural aircraft developed…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the IAI Astra

March 19, 1984 marked the first flight of the IAI Astra, a twin-engine business jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-28

On March 18, 1961, the Tupolev Tu-28 (Tu-128) interceptor made its first flight. The Soviet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-22

On March 17, 1966, the Bell X-22 made its first flight, testing an experimental V/STOL…

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Today In Aviation History: First US Military Aircraft Mission over Foreign Territory

On March 16, 1916, the U.S. Army’s 1st Aero Squadron flew its first military mission…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky MH-53

On March 15, 1967, the Sikorsky MH-53 first flew. The heavy helicopter later became the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Pike N202

On March 14, 1927, the Parnall Pike N202 reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight. Designed…

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Today In Aviation History: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador Enters Service with British European Airways

On March 13, 1952, the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador entered airline service with British European Airways,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster II

On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…

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Today In Aviation History: Avro 652 Begins Service with Imperial Airways

On March 11, 1935, the Avro 652 entered passenger service with Imperial Airways, a small…

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