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 Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)
On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200
Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…
Today in Aviation History: Jacqueline Cochran Sets New Women’s Speed Record
On July 26, 1937, Jacqueline Cochran set a new U.S. women’s speed record, flying a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight Across the English Channel by Louis Blériot
On July 25, 1909, Louis Blériot made the first successful airplane flight across the English…
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of Amelia Earhart
Born on July 23, 1897, Amelia Earhart became one of aviation’s most iconic pioneers. From…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Manchester
First flown on July 23, 1939, the Avro Manchester was a British WWII bomber that…
Today in Aviation History: The Douglas Aircraft Company is Founded
Discover the legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded on July 22, 1921. From the…
Today in Aviation History: Anthony Fokker Founds the Dutch Aircraft Factory
Discover how Anthony Fokker founded the Dutch Aircraft Factory on July 21, 1919, and helped…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi T-2
On July 20, 1971, the Mitsubishi T-2 became Japan’s first supersonic aircraft, marking a major…
Today in Aviation History: July 19th First Flight of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender
On July 19, 1942, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender made its first flight—an experimental canard fighter…
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