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 Production McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

One of the US Air Force's most capable multirole aircraft, this multirole variant first flew…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326

Italy's first indigenous operational jet trainer would go on to forge a worldwide legacy

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

Although Italy's first pure-breed jet was not successful, it paved the way for Italy's postwar…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

Despite a rough start, the Bell 206 would become on of the world's most successful…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

An unsung aircraft of the Second World War, the Kingcobra became an export fighter, manned…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

While the L-188 Electra may not have found the success its designers intended it to…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K

This unique Japanese floatplane featuring contra-rotating propellers and a crew of two saw limited action…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

Despite their new peacetime role being different than their intended one, it is still a…

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Today in Aviation History: The First Jet Takeoff and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier

On this day, legendary test pilot Eric "Winkle" Brown landed a de Havilland DH.100 Vampire…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

From its beginnings as a US military trainer, the T-34 expanded its illustrious career in…

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