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

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Swift

On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M

On December 28, 1929, the Mitsubishi B2M made its first flight, marking an early chapter…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū

On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan

On December 26, 1982, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan made its first flight, introducing the largest…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C

On December 25, 1958, the Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C flew for the first time, marking an…

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Today In Aviation History: Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon

On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Roc

On December 23, 1938, the Blackburn Roc made its first flight. This article looks at…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-72 Coaler

On December 22, 1977, the Antonov An-72 Coaler made its first flight. Designed for STOL…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 88 V1 Prototype

On December 21, 1936, the Junkers Ju 88 V1 prototype made its first flight, launching…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger

On December 20, 1954, the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger made its first flight at Edwards…

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