Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today in Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet

On June 22, 1946, the first jet-powered airmail flight took off from Schenectady, NY, marking…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Walrus

Discover the story of the Supermarine Walrus, the pioneering British amphibious aircraft that first flew…

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Today in Aviation History: Sheila Scott Completes Solo Round-the-World Flight

On June 20, 1966, Sheila Scott became the first British pilot to fly solo around…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-25

Explore the history of the Yakovlev Yak-25, a Cold War-era Soviet interceptor that first flew…

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Today in Aviation History: First Official Flight of the Tupolev Tu-104

Marking 70 years since its first flight, the Tupolev Tu-104 was the Soviet Union’s pioneering…

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Today in Aviation History: First Official Flight of the Lockheed XFV

Discover the story behind the Lockheed XFV, a 1950s experimental tail-sitting VTOL fighter that made…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Westland Lysander

n June 15, 1936, the Westland Lysander made its first flight. Designed for army co-operation,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Hawker Hotspur

On June 14, 1938, the Hawker Hotspur took flight for the first time. Designed as…

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Today in Aviation History: Boeing 767 Sets Nonstop Commercial Flight Record

On June 13, 1990, a Boeing 767-200ER set a nonstop commercial flight distance record, flying…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

On June 12, 1965, the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander made its first flight. This versatile, rugged…

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