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 Curtiss C-46 Commando

Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time,…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Avro Anson

On March 24, 1935, the Avro Anson took flight for the first time, marking the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight

On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

On March 22, 1979, the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora made its first flight, marking the beginning…

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Today in Aviation: DH.106 Comet Fuselage Delivered to de Havilland Aircraft Museum

On March 20, 1985, the de Havilland Aircraft Museum in Shenley, England, received the fuselage…

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Today in Aviation History: The 99th Pursuit Squadron is Constituted

On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was constituted, making history as the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate

On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American B-45 Tornado

On March 17, 1947, the North American B-45 Tornado made its maiden flight, marking a…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-240

On March 16, 1947, the Convair CV-240 took flight for the first time, introducing modern…

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Today in Aviation History: The Convair B-58 Hustler Enters Service

The Convair B-58 Hustler was a groundbreaking Cold War bomber, becoming the first operational aircraft…

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