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 Ryan ST

Discover the history of the Ryan ST, the classic open-cockpit trainer that first flew on…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-4E

Discover the story of the Douglas DC-4E, the experimental airliner that first flew on June…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Fantôme

Learn about the Fairey Fantôme, the Belgian-designed biplane fighter that first flew on June 6,…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur

Explore the history of the Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur, the French counter-insurgency prototype developed during…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Parnall Peto

Discover the story of the Parnall Peto, the submarine-launched reconnaissance aircraft that first flew on…

Today In Aviation History: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star Sets New World Speed Record

On June 3, 1946, a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star set a new world speed record,…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore

Learn the story of the LACAB GR.8 Doryphore, Belgium’s ambitious 1930s multi-role combat aircraft prototype…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Cessna Model 170

Discover the history of the Cessna Model 170, the classic taildragger that first flew on…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Model 45

On May 31, 1935, the Fairchild Model 45 first flew, marking the company’s entry into…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YA-9

On May 30, 1972, the Northrop YA-9 first flew as a contender in the USAF’s…