Tag: Aviation History

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Farman F.300

The Farman F.300 made its first flight on January 13, 1930, launching a family of…

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Warbug: The Warbird Pilot’s First Step Pilot Report on the Aeronca L-16

Aspiring warbird pilot Austin Hancock shares his journey from student pilot to flying the Aeronca…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1

On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-049 Constellation

On January 9, 1943, the Lockheed L-049 Constellation took flight for the first time, introducing…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lavochkin La-15

On January 8, 1948, the Lavochkin La-15 made its first flight, becoming one of the…

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Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396 – Restoration Update – Winter 2025

An in-depth update on the reconstruction of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396, detailing tailplane rebuild progress,…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat

On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Sage Type 3

On January 5, 1917, the Sage Type 3 made its first flight, an experimental British…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator

On January 4, 1936, the Vought SB2U Vindicator made its first flight, becoming the U.S.…

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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin Il-62

On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time,…

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