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Today In Aviation History: First Battle of Britain RCAF Aerial Victory

Discover the thrilling story of Squadron Leader Ernest "PeeWee" McNab, who, on August 15, 1940,…

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Today in Aviation History: August 14 — Australia Flies Beyond the Sound Barrier

On August 14, 1953, Flight Lt. William H. Scott flew the CAC CA-26 Sabre past…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Gee Bee Model R

On August 13, 1932, the Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster made its first flight.…

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Today in Aviation History: August 12 First Flight of the Bristol T.B.8

On August 12, 1913, the Bristol T.B.8 first took flight. Designed by Henri Coandă, this…

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Today in Aviation History First Flight of the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner

On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner became the world’s second purpose-built jet…

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Today in Aviation History: First Non-Stop Flight from Canada to England

On August 8, 1934, pilots James Ayling and Leonard Reid completed the first non-stop flight…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Nakajima Kikka

Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, Japan’s first turbojet aircraft, the Nakajima Kikka, took…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boulton Paul P.120

On August 6, 1952, the Boulton Paul P.120, an experimental delta-wing research aircraft, made its…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the HAL HT-2

On August 5, 1951, the HAL HT-2 made its maiden flight, becoming India’s first indigenous…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the English Electric Lightning P.1A

Discover the story of the English Electric Lightning P.1A, the RAF’s iconic Mach 2 Cold…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kyushu J7W Shinden

Discover the story of the Kyushu J7W Shinden, Japan’s radical WWII canard fighter prototype that…

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Today in Aviation History: 1909 Wright Military Flyer Becomes the First U.S. Military Airplane

On August 2, 1909, the U.S. Army acquired its first military aircraft, the 1909 Wright…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

On July 31, 1941, the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura made its first flight, launching a World…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou

The de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight on July 30, 1958. Known for…

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