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 Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…

Today In Aviation History: First Battle of Britain RCAF Aerial Victory

Discover the thrilling story of Squadron Leader Ernest "PeeWee" McNab, who, on August 15, 1940,…

Today in Aviation History: August 14 — Australia Flies Beyond the Sound Barrier

On August 14, 1953, Flight Lt. William H. Scott flew the CAC CA-26 Sabre past…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Gee Bee Model R

On August 13, 1932, the Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster made its first flight.…

Today in Aviation History: August 12 First Flight of the Bristol T.B.8

On August 12, 1913, the Bristol T.B.8 first took flight. Designed by Henri Coandă, this…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer ERJ-145

On August 11, 1995, the Embraer ERJ-145 first took flight, launching a successful regional jet…

Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner

On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada

On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…

Today in Aviation History: First Non-Stop Flight from Canada to England

On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Kikka

Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…