Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today In Aviation History: First Night Flight Achieved

On March 10, 1910, French aviator Émile Aubrun completed the world’s first night flight in…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mirage 4000

On March 9, 1979, the Dassault Mirage 4000 made its first flight. The twin-engine prototype…

Today In Aviation History: Raymonde de Laroche Becomes World’s First Licensed Woman Pilot

On March 8, 1910, Raymonde de Laroche became the world’s first licensed woman pilot, earning…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Helwan HA-300

On March 7, 1964, the Helwan HA-300 interceptor made its first flight. Designed by Willy…

Today In Aviation History: Avro Anson Enters Military Service

On March 6, 1936, the Avro Anson entered military service, beginning a long career as…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beardmore Inflexible

On March 5, 1928, the Beardmore Inflexible made its first flight, showcasing early stressed-skin construction…

Today In Aviation History: Y1B-17 Officially Enters Service with 2nd Bomb Group

On March 4, 1937, the Boeing Y1B-17 entered service with the 2nd Bomb Group, marking…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell HSL

On March 3, 1953, the Bell HSL anti-submarine helicopter made its first flight, marking an…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Super Mystère

The Dassault Super Mystère first flew on March 2, 1955, becoming Western Europe’s first mass-produced…

Today In Aviation History: Berliner-Joyce P-16 Enters Service with USAAC

On March 1, 1932, the Berliner-Joyce P-16 entered service with the USAAC, marking the debut…