Tag: Today in Aviation History

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

Today In Aviation History: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Enters RCAF Service

On October 29, 1963, the Canadair CT-114 Tutor joined the RCAF, later gaining fame as…

Today In Aviation History: October 28th First Flight of the North American FJ-4 Fury

On October 28, 1954, the North American FJ-4 Fury made its first flight, marking a…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Panavia Tornado ADV

On October 27, 1979, the Panavia Tornado ADV took to the skies for the first…

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

On October 26, 1940, the North American P-51 Mustang made its first flight, marking the…

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

Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955.…

Today in Aviation History: Francesco Agello Sets New Airspeed Record Flying the Macchi M.C.72

Learn how Francesco Agello broke the world airspeed record on October 21, 1934, flying the…

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

Explore the history of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, the U.S. Air Force’s supersonic fighter-bomber that…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YB-49

Learn about the Northrop YB-49, the jet-powered flying-wing bomber that first flew on October 21,…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois

Discover the history of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or “Huey,” which first flew on October…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi 3MT5

Discover the story of the Mitsubishi 3MT5, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s experimental twin-engine bomber that…