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

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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Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered

On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim

On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter

On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop T-38 Talon

On April 10, 1959, the Northrop T-38 Talon took to the skies for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: The First UK-Built Concorde Takes Flight

On April 9, 1969, Concorde 002 became the first UK-built supersonic airliner to take flight,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas BTD Destroyer

On April 8, 1943, the Douglas BTD Destroyer made its first flight—an ambitious World War…

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