Tag: Today in Aviation History
Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.
Today In Aviation History: First Shipboard Aircraft Landing
On January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely made history by landing a Curtiss pusher on the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short SC.7 Skyvan
On January 17, 1963, the Short SC.7 Skyvan made its first flight, introducing the rugged…
Today In Aviation History: Birth of Alfred William Saunders, Irish WWI Fighter Ace
On January 16, 1888, Irish World War I ace Alfred William Saunders was born, a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft Model 18
On January 15, 1937, the Beechcraft Model 18 made its first flight, launching one of…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart
On January 14, 1953, Convair’s YF2Y-1 Sea Dart made its first flight, becoming the only…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300
The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…
Today In Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Makes First Solo Flight – Hawaii to US Mainland
On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell F2H Banshee
On January 11, 1947, the McDonnell F2H Banshee made its first flight, introducing a carrier-based…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation
On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…
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