Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60
On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk
On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…
Today in Aviation History: Ed Link Introduces the Ground-Based Flight Trainer
On April 14, 1929, Ed Link introduced the world’s first ground-based flight trainer—an invention that…
The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB
The XC-99, a colossal and largely forgotten aircraft, sits in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, awaiting…
Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2
Before manned spaceflight, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket was pushing boundaries at the edge of the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing P-12 Fighter
On April 11, 1929, the Boeing P-12 Fighter took to the skies for the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas BTD Destroyer
On April 8, 1943, the Douglas BTD Destroyer made its first flight—an ambitious World War…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aérospatiale Gazelle
On April 7, 1967, the sleek and innovative Aérospatiale Gazelle took flight for the first…
Historic Airframes at the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division
Tucked away in a government compound in northern Bangkok, the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division…
Flight Test Files: Convair XF-92A Dart
As part of the Flight Test Files series, which explores groundbreaking aeronautical advancements pioneered by…
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