Tag: Today in Aviation History
Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
Today in Aviation History: Charles Lindbergh Completes First Solo Transatlantic Flight
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in his…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Production North American P-86A-1-NA
On May 20, 1948, the first production North American P-86A took flight—marking the beginning of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Handley Page Marathon
On this day in aviation history, 79 years ago (May 19, 1946), the Handley Page…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Saab 17
On May 18, 1940, Sweden’s Saab 17 made its maiden flight, marking the debut of…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-2 Neptune
On May 17, 1945, the Lockheed P-2 Neptune took flight for the first time, marking…
Today in Aviation History: Top Gun Opens in U.S. Theaters
On May 16, 1986, Top Gun soared into theaters, launching a cultural phenomenon that inspired…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AMX International AMX
On May 15, 1984, the AMX International AMX made its first flight, marking the beginning…
Today in Aviation History: Boeing 367-80 Prototype Rolls Off the Assembly Line
On May 14, 1954, Boeing’s revolutionary Dash 80 prototype rolled off the assembly line in…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Canberra
On this day in aviation history, 76 years ago—May 13, 1949—the English Electric Canberra took…
Today in Aviation History: Joan Merriam Smith Completes Around-the-World Flight
On this day in aviation history, 61 years ago—May 12, 1964—American pilot Joan Merriam Smith…
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