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 Caudron C.690M

On February 18, 1936, the Caudron C.690M advanced trainer flew for the first time, marking…

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Today In Aviation History: First RCAF Hurricanes Accepted

On February 17, 1939, the RCAF accepted its first Hawker Hurricanes, marking a major step…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SC Seahawk

On February 16, 1944, the Curtiss SC Seahawk made its first flight. Designed for the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi AL-60

On February 15, 1959, the Aermacchi AL-60 made its first flight. Designed by Al Mooney,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short S.8 Calcutta

On February 14, 1928, the Short S.8 Calcutta made its first flight, introducing Britain’s first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Public Display of a Purpose-Built Warplane

On February 13, 1913, the Vickers E.F.B.1 Destroyer became the first purpose-built warplane publicly displayed,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-52

On February 12, 1947, the Sikorsky S-52 made its first flight, introducing all-metal rotor blades…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-8

On February 11, 1956, the Antonov An-8 made its first flight, marking the Soviet Union’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 31

On February 10, 1967, the experimental Dornier Do 31 became the world’s first VTOL jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-540

On February 9, 1955, the Convair CV-540 flew for the first time, marking an early…

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