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 Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan

On February 28, 1949, the Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan completed its first flight, marking France’s return…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Firebrand

On February 27, 1942, the Blackburn Firebrand completed its first flight, introducing a Royal Navy…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.19

On February 26, 1934, the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.19 completed its first flight, marking the debut…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Transall C-160

Learn about the Transall C-160, the Franco-German military transport that first flew in 1963 and…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster

Discover the story of the Douglas Cloudster, the pioneering 1921 biplane built for a nonstop…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the CAC CA-25 Winjeel

Learn about the CAC CA-25 Winjeel, Australia’s versatile training aircraft that first flew in 1955…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter

On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch

On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4

On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge

On February 19, 1941, the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge advanced trainer prototype made its first flight,…

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