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 Junkers J.I

On January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I flew for the first time, becoming the world’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas T2D

On January 27, 1927, the Douglas T2D flew for the first time, becoming the first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom

On January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom made its first flight, becoming the world’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Stinson Detroiter

On January 25, 1926, the Stinson Detroiter made its first flight, marking a key moment…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the North American YF-93

On January 24, 1950, the North American YF-93 made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Blériot XI

On January 23, 1909, the Blériot XI made its first flight, launching an aircraft that…

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Today In Aviation History: First Transatlantic Flight Between Spain and South America Departs

On January 22, 1926, the Dornier Do J Plus Ultra departed Spain on a landmark…

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Today In Aviation History: First Scheduled Supersonic Passenger Trips of the Concorde

On January 21, 1976, Concorde entered commercial service, launching the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger…

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Today In Aviation History: Boeing F2B Introduced into Service

Introduced in 1928, the Boeing F2B marked a key step in U.S. Navy carrier fighter…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1

On January 19, 1946, the Bell X-1 flew for the first time, launching a research…

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