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 Chase YC-122 Avitruc

On December 18, 1947, the Chase YC-122 Avitruc made its first flight. This article explores…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter

Explore the story of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on the anniversary of its first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-12

Discover the story behind the Antonov An-12 on the anniversary of its first flight on…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc

Explore the story of the SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc, a French four-engine airliner whose first flight…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Falcon 10

On December 14, 1970, the Dassault Falcon 10 completed its first flight, marking the debut…

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Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets World Altitude Record

On December 13, 1960, a North American A3J-1 Vigilante set a new world altitude record…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

Explore the history of the de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter, which first flew on December…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

Discover the story behind the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, which first flew on December…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326

Explore the history of the Aermacchi MB-326, the versatile Italian jet trainer that first flew…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

Discover the story behind the Fiat G.80, Italy’s first homegrown jet aircraft, which made its…

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