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 AH-1 Cobra

The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record,…

Today in Aviation History: First Douglas SBD Dauntless Delivered to the U.S. Navy

Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover…

Today in Aviation History: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes First Space Flight

On this day in 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its first space flight. Learn about…

Today in Aviation History: Jimmy Doolittle Sets a New Airspeed Record

On September 3, 1932, Jimmy Doolittle set a world airspeed record of 309.04 mph in…

Today in Aviation History: First Nonstop Flight from Europe to the United States

On September 2, 1930, French pilots Dieudonné Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first nonstop…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the North American P-64 (NA-68)

On September 1, 1940, the North American P-64 (NA-68) made its first flight. Originally destined…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-2

Discover the history of the Antonov An-2 “Colt,” the Soviet-built biplane that first flew in…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed U-2

Discover the story of the Lockheed U-2’s first flight on August 1, 1955, and how…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the NAMC YS-11

On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan’s first and…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10

On August 29, 1970, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 made its first flight. Explore the history,…