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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Buccaneer

On April 30, 1958, the Blackburn Buccaneer made its maiden flight, introducing…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Boeing 747-400

On April 29, 1988, the Boeing 747-400 took flight for the first…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-16

On April 27, 1952, the Soviet Union’s formidable Tupolev Tu-16 Badger made…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The North American XB-28 Dragon

On April 26, 1942, North American XB-28 Dragon took to the skies…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Air Tractor AT-500

On April 24, 1986, the Air Tractor AT-500 took flight for the…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman JF Duck

On April 24, 1933, the Grumman JF Duck took to the skies…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster

On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18

On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to…

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer

On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going…

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