Tag: Today in Aviation History
Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
Today In Aviation History: Concorde Makes Its First Non-Stop Atlantic Crossing
Discover how Concorde completed its first non-stop Atlantic crossing on September 26, 1973. The landmark…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Prototype Ilyushin Il-102
Explore the history of the Ilyushin Il-102, the Soviet armored ground-attack aircraft that first flew…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short S.8/8 Rangoon
Learn about the Short S.8/8 Rangoon, the RAF's three-engine flying boat that first flew on…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Discover the Piaggio P.180 Avanti, the innovative Italian turboprop that first flew on September 23,…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Widgeon
Learn about the Westland Widgeon, the lightweight British monoplane that first flew in 1924. Designed…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar
Discover the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, which first flew on September 21, 1939. Learn how…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the FFVS J 22
On September 20, 1942, the FFVS J 22 made its first flight. Discover how Sweden…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of a Diesel Powered Aircraft
On September 19, 1928, a modified Stinson Detroiter became the first heavier-than-air aircraft to fly…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XP-60
On September 18, 1941, the Curtiss XP-60 made its first flight. Learn how this ambitious…
Today In Aviation History: First Operational Sortie by a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
On September 17, 1941, the de Havilland Mosquito flew its first operational sortie, proving the…
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