Today in Aviation History

Each day brings a new piece of aviation history to reflect on. Whether it’s a significant milestone or a quiet moment in time, the history of flight is rich with stories that shaped the skies we know today. Join us as we celebrate the moments that made aviation what it is

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Fleet 50 Freighter

On February 22, 1938, the Fleet 50 Freighter made its first flight. Discover the story…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Miles M.17 Monarch

On February 21, 1938, the Miles M.17 Monarch made its first flight. Learn about the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Yakovlev Yak-4

On February 20, 1940, the Yakovlev Yak-4 light bomber made its first flight, introducing improved…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge

On February 19, 1941, the Airspeed AS.45 Cambridge advanced trainer prototype made its first flight,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Caudron C.690M

On February 18, 1936, the Caudron C.690M advanced trainer flew for the first time, marking…

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Today In Aviation History: First RCAF Hurricanes Accepted

On February 17, 1939, the RCAF accepted its first Hawker Hurricanes, marking a major step…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Curtiss SC Seahawk

On February 16, 1944, the Curtiss SC Seahawk made its first flight. Designed for the…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi AL-60

On February 15, 1959, the Aermacchi AL-60 made its first flight. Designed by Al Mooney,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Short S.8 Calcutta

On February 14, 1928, the Short S.8 Calcutta made its first flight, introducing Britain’s first…

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Today In Aviation History: First Public Display of a Purpose-Built Warplane

On February 13, 1913, the Vickers E.F.B.1 Destroyer became the first purpose-built warplane publicly displayed,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-52

On February 12, 1947, the Sikorsky S-52 made its first flight, introducing all-metal rotor blades…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Antonov An-8

On February 11, 1956, the Antonov An-8 made its first flight, marking the Soviet Union’s…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dornier Do 31

On February 10, 1967, the experimental Dornier Do 31 became the world’s first VTOL jet…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair CV-540

On February 9, 1955, the Convair CV-540 flew for the first time, marking an early…

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