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 Grumman S-2 Tracker
The Grumman S-2 Tracker made its first flight on December 4, 1952, becoming the U.S.…
Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70
The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…
Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft
On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288
The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…
Today In Aviation History: First flight of the Fairey Flycatcher
The Fairey Flycatcher first flew on November 28, 1922, becoming one of the earliest fighters…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XF8B
The Boeing XF8B made its first flight on November 27, 1944. Designed as a long-range,…
Today In Aviation History: USAF Helicopter Pilot James P. Fleming Makes Daring Rescue
On November 26, 1968, USAF helicopter pilot James P. Fleming carried out a heroic rescue…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairey Hendon
The Fairey Hendon first flew on November 25, 1930, becoming the Royal Air Force’s first…
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