Tag: Today in Aviation History

Aviation Historical anniversaries. What happened today in aviation from 1903 untill 2013.

Today In Aviation History: Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador Enters Service with British European Airways

On March 13, 1952, the Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador entered airline service with British European Airways,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas Cloudster II

On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…

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Today In Aviation History: Avro 652 Begins Service with Imperial Airways

On March 11, 1935, the Avro 652 entered passenger service with Imperial Airways, a small…

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Today In Aviation History: First Night Flight Achieved

On March 10, 1910, French aviator Émile Aubrun completed the world’s first night flight in…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mirage 4000

On March 9, 1979, the Dassault Mirage 4000 made its first flight. The twin-engine prototype…

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Today In Aviation History: Raymonde de Laroche Becomes World’s First Licensed Woman Pilot

On March 8, 1910, Raymonde de Laroche became the world’s first licensed woman pilot, earning…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Helwan HA-300

On March 7, 1964, the Helwan HA-300 interceptor made its first flight. Designed by Willy…

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Today In Aviation History: Avro Anson Enters Military Service

On March 6, 1936, the Avro Anson entered military service, beginning a long career as…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Beardmore Inflexible

On March 5, 1928, the Beardmore Inflexible made its first flight, showcasing early stressed-skin construction…

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Today In Aviation History: Y1B-17 Officially Enters Service with 2nd Bomb Group

On March 4, 1937, the Boeing Y1B-17 entered service with the 2nd Bomb Group, marking…

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