Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire

On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…

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Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established

On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde

On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter”

On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” made its first and only manned…

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Today in Aviation History: The Long-Range Flight of the P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo

On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C

One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant

Beginnings of the largest combat glider of World War II

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 10 Electra

On this day in aviation history, February 23, 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra made…

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Today in Aviation History: Bert Hinkler Completes First Solo Flight from England to Australia

Former Royal Naval Air Service pilot made the flight in a Avro Avian in 15…

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