Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
Discover the thrilling story of Squadron Leader Ernest "PeeWee" McNab, who, on August 15, 1940,…
On August 14, 1953, Flight Lt. William H. Scott flew the CAC CA-26 Sabre past…
On August 13, 1932, the Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster made its first flight.…
On August 12, 1913, the Bristol T.B.8 first took flight. Designed by Henri Coandă, this…
On August 11, 1995, the Embraer ERJ-145 first took flight, launching a successful regional jet…
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…
On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…
On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…
Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…
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