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

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon

On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500

On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the first time, launching…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck

On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18

On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer

On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…

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Today in Aviation History: The Red Baron’s Final Aerial Victories

On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60

On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk

On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…

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Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer

On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…

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