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 Boulton Paul P.120
On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2
On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A
Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden
Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…
Today in Aviation History: 1909 Wright Military Flyer Becomes the First U.S. Military Airplane
On August 2, 1909, the U.S. Army acquired its first military aircraft, the 1909 Wright…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
On July 31, 1941, the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura made its first flight, launching a World…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou
The de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight on July 30, 1958. Known for…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra
On July 29, 1937, the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight. This…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17)
On July 28, 1935, the Boeing Model 299 (XB-17) made its first flight, launching the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200
Discover the history of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor, which first flew on July 27,…
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