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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206
Explore how the Bell 206 went from an overlooked Army prototype to one of the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra
The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K Shiun
The Kawanishi E15K Shiun made its first flight on December 5, 1941. Designed as a…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker
The Grumman S-2 Tracker made its first flight on December 4, 1952, becoming the U.S.…
Today In Aviation History: First Jet Takeoff and Landing on Aircraft Carrier
On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor made its first flight on December 2, 1948. Developed from the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Heinkel He 70
The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as…
Today In Aviation History: First Airmail Flown by Jet Aircraft
On November 30, 1941, Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1 made history by flying the world’s first…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Junkers Ju 288
The Junkers Ju 288 made its first flight on November 29, 1940, emerging as the…
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