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Edward V. Rickenbacker stands next to his Nieuport 28 in a field near Toul France. National Archives

Today in Aviation History: Last aerial victory of Eddie Rickenbacker

October 30, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

America’s top-scoring WWI ace achives his last victory in a SPAD XIII on October […]

Canadair CT 114 Tutor CL 41A Canada Air Force AN0223592

Today in Aviation History: The first CL-41 Tutor Entered RCAF Service

October 29, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

This turbojet-powered, low-wing aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage made its mark as a trainer and demonstration platform. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury

October 28, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

The final variant in the FJ series, this swept-wing carrier fighter-bomber saw service in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. […]

RAF Tornado F3 of No. 111 Fighter Squadron

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV

October 27, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV (Air Defense Variant) took to the skies, promising to be the finest swing-wing interceptor Britain had ever seen. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

October 26, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 26, 1940, the North American NA-73X — the first prototype of what would become the iconic P-51 Mustang — took to the skies, marking the start of an aviation legend. The aircraft stood […]

Saab 35 Draken J35F from the Swedish Air Forces 13. Fighter aircraft division 1972

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Saab 35 Draken

October 25, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

Saab 35 Draken had a remarkable service life of over 45 years, solidifying its place in aviation history as a symbol of Swedish engineering prowess. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

October 24, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

The first operational delta-wing fighter operated by the U.S. took its maiden flight on this day in 1953. […]

Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets a New Airspeed Record

October 23, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

The Italian aviator becomes the fastest man alive on October 23, 1934, in the Macchi M.C. 72 floatplane. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief

October 22, 2024 Haritima Maurya 2

After going through a suspension and then a restart, the prototype YF-105A finally took to the skies on October 22, 1955, from Republic Aviation’s test facility in Farmingdale, New York. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing

October 21, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

On October 22, 1947, the Northrop YB-49 took its first flight and started a chain reaction of inspiration, setbacks, and necessities that later gave rise to future world-class bombers like the B-2 stealth bomber. […]

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