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Today in Aviation History: NASA Launches Apollo 7

October 11, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 11, 1968, Apollo 7 laid the groundwork for a journey of orbiting the Moon and then, one day, landing on it. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Lockheed L-1649 Starliner

October 10, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 10, 1956, the prototype L-1649 lifted off from Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California, on a test flight that showed the world that the Starliner had arrived. […]

Today in History: Last Flight of the SR-71 Blackbird

October 9, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

On October 9, 1999, the SR-71 Blackbird made its final flight, but its legacy continues to soar. It remains one of the most iconic and admired aircraft in aviation history. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Electric Airship Flight by Tissandier Brothers

October 8, 2024 Haritima Maurya 2

On October 8, 1883, a significant moment in aviation history unfolded when French brothers Albert-Charles Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier piloted the first-ever airship powered by electricity. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni

October 7, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Stipa-Caproni, a prototype aircraft employing Luigi Stipa’s “intubed propeller” concept, a forerunner of jet propulsion. […]

Today in Aviation History: The First Prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29 Makes Its Maiden Flight

October 6, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 6, 1977, the Mikoyan MiG-29 prototype 9-01 took its first flight from Moscow, becoming one of the most famous fighter jets for its excellent aerodynamics and adaptability to various combat scenarios. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Aerial Combat Kill in History Recorded

October 5, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

The first official victory during aerial combat between two airplanes took place during World War I on October 5, 1914 over Jonchery-sur-Vesle near Reims, France. […]

Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1, The World’s First Artificial Satellite, is Launched Into Orbit

October 4, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 4, 1957, Earth received its first artificial satellite companion, Sputnik 1. The Soviet Union packed its celestial dreams of space exploration into a sphere and launched it into the sky, creating history and competition among other western nations. […]

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Today in Aviation History: William J. Knight Sets a New Airspeed Record In a North American X-15

October 3, 2024 Haritima Maurya 1

On October 3, 1967, William J. Knight took off in the North American X-15-A-2 model for a record-breaking flight, setting the fastest speed record ever recorded by a manned aircraft. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F6U Pirate

October 2, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

On October 2nd, 1946, the Vought F6U Pirate took to the skies, marking one of the earliest U.S. attempts to shift to jet-powered fighters from conventional piston engines. […]

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