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

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-1

On July 1, 1933, the Douglas DC-1 made its first flight, launching the iconic DC…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Rutan Defiant

Discover the story behind the Rutan Defiant, Burt Rutan’s unique push-pull twin-engine aircraft that first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 105

Learn about the Saab 105, the Swedish twin-jet trainer that first flew on June 29,…

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Today in Aviation History: Formation of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force

Discover the history of Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, established on June 28, 1939, and…

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Today in Aviation History: First Air-to-Air Victory of the Korean War

Discover the story of the first air-to-air victory of the Korean War on June 27,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat

Explore the history of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, the U.S. Navy’s legendary WWII carrier fighter…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball

Explore the history of the Ryan FR-1 Fireball, the U.S. Navy’s first hybrid fighter aircraft,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-9

Discover the history of the Sukhoi Su-9 "Fishpot," the Soviet Union’s high-speed Cold War interceptor…

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Today in Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet

On June 22, 1946, the first jet-powered airmail flight took off from Schenectady, NY, marking…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Walrus

Discover the story of the Supermarine Walrus, the pioneering British amphibious aircraft that first flew…

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