Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today In Aviation History: Gloster Meteor – First Jet to Break World Speed Record

Eighty years ago today, on November 7, 1945, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hurricane

On November 6, 1935, the Hawker Hurricane made its first flight, marking the beginning of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

The AV-8B Harrier II made its first flight on November 5, 1981. This second-generation “Jump…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Modified X-15A-2 Rocketplane

On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules – “Spruce Goose”

On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes flew the H-4 Hercules—known as the “Spruce Goose”—for the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Bomb Drop from Airplane in War

On November 1, 1911, Italian aviator Lt. Giulio Gavotti made history by conducting the first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Budd RB Conestoga

On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from…

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Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service

On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…

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Today In Aviation History: October 28th First Flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury

On October 28, 1954, the North American FJ-4 Fury made its first flight, marking a…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV

On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV took to the skies for the first…

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