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 Douglas Cloudster II
On March 12, 1947, the Douglas Cloudster II made its first flight, testing an unusual…
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…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
On August 16, 1980, the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, a Brazilian turboprop trainer and light…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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