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 Aerfer Sagittario 2

On May 19, 1956, the Aerfer Sagittario 2 made its first flight, later becoming the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CERVA CE.43 Guépard

On May 18, 1971, the CERVA CE.43 Guépard made its first flight as an all-metal…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mooney M-18 Mite

On May 17, 1947, the Mooney M-18 Mite made its first flight, introducing a sleek…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix

On May 16, 1930, the Blériot Bl-110 Joseph Le Brix first flew, later setting major…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.100 Student

On May 15, 1957, the Miles M.100 Student made its first flight as a lightweight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Arsenal VG-36

On May 14, 1940, the Arsenal VG-36 made its first flight as an improved French…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Spad S.61/5

On May 13, 1925, the Spad S.61/5 took flight as a development of the French…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Thorp T-18 Tiger

On May 12, 1964, the Thorp T-18 Tiger made its first flight, launching one of…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCAC NC.150

On May 11, 1939, the SNCAC NC.150 made its first flight as an advanced French…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.114 Heron

On May 10, 1950, the de Havilland DH.114 Heron made its first flight, launching a…

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