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 Grumman JF Duck

On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies for the first…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18

On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer

On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flightโ€”going supersonic right out…

Today in Aviation History: The Red Baronโ€™s Final Aerial Victories

On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofenโ€”better known as the Red Baronโ€”claimed his final two…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60

On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk

On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…

Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer

On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the worldโ€™s first ground-based flight trainerโ€”an invention that…

Today in Aviation History: The Last Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is Delivered

On April 13, 1945, the final Boeing-built B-17 Flying Fortress was delivered to the U.S.…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bristol Blenheim

On April 12, 1935, the Bristol Blenheim took flight for the first time, marking the…