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 Antonov An-2

Discover the history of the Antonov An-2 “Colt,” the Soviet-built biplane that first flew in…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2

Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11

On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10

On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie Becomes the First U.S. Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War

On August 28, 1972, Captain Richard S. “Steve” Ritchie became the first U.S. Air Force…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Caproni Campini N.1

On August 27, 1940, the Caproni Campini N.1 made its first flight. Discover the story…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Dart Herald

On August 25, 1955, the Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight. Developed as…

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Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Begins Non-Stop Transcontinental USA Flight

On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the…

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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.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi T-4

The Sukhoi T-4 “Sotka” first flew on August 22, 1972, as the Soviet Union’s ambitious…

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