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Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
Today in Aviation History – The First Production Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker Made Its First Flight
by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On August 31, 1956, the first…
Today in Aviation History, First Flight of The YC-130 Hercules
Technically the C-130 Hercules is not a Warbird just yet, because it’s still operational within…
Today in Aviation History, Jacqueline Cochran Flew West
Jacqueline Cochran’s life was about risk and about triumph. A successful businesswoman and director of…
From Enemies to Brothers
73 years ago today, one of World War II's most incredible moments took place... As…
F-104 Record
Fifty eight years ago today, a F-104C piloted by Lt William T. Smith and Einar K.…
Happy Birthday to the Supermarine Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire flew for the first time eighty years ago today. A single-seat fighter…
Happy Birthday to the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Exactly sixty-two years ago today, the very first Lockheed Starfighter took to the skies over…
Happy Birthday To The Consolidated B-24 Liberator
By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC The Consolidated B-24 Liberator flew for the first time 76 years…
Happy Birthday To The Douglas C-47 Skytrain
By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC The Douglas C-47 Skytrain flew for the first time 73 years…
Happy Birthday To The McDonnell F2H Banshee
By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC The McDonnell F2H Banshee flew for the first time 68 years…
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