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 McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat

On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3

On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator

On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62

On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…

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Today In Aviation History: Launch of Operation Bolo

On January 2, 1967, Operation Bolo reshaped the air war over Vietnam as U.S. Air…

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Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline

On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled airline began service as the St. Petersburg–Tampa…

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Today In Aviation History: Grumman F8F Bearcat Enters Service

On December 31, 1944, the Grumman F8F Bearcat entered U.S. Navy service, introducing a fast-climbing,…

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Today In Aviation History: First German Aircraft Flies over Britain Post-World War I

On December 30, 1922, a Dornier Komet II became the first German aircraft to fly…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Swift

On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Mitsubishi B2M

On December 28, 1929, the Mitsubishi B2M made its first flight, marking an early chapter…

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