Tag: Today in Aviation History
Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
Today in Aviation History: The Birth of the Finnish Air Force
On March 6, 1918, the Finnish Air Force (FAF) was officially established, making it one…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Supermarine Spitfire
On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
On March 4, 1954, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter soared into the skies for its maiden…
Today In Aviation History: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is Established
On March 3, 1915, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was officially established by…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Concorde
On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took flight for the first time, ushering in a…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter”
On March 1, 1945, the Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” made its first and only manned…
Today in Aviation History: The Long-Range Flight of the P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo
On this day in aviation history, February 28, 1947, a North American P-82 Twin Mustang…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss XF15C
One of the few aircraft that combined both a piston engine and a jet engine…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 Gigant
Beginnings of the largest combat glider of World War II
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 10 Electra
On this day in aviation history, February 23, 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra made…
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