Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-2
On May 11, 1934, the Douglas DC-2 took its first flight, marking…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
On May 10, 1972, the legendary Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
On this day in aviation history, May 9, 1962, the Sikorsky CH-54…
First Flight of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
On May 8, 1943, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.95, Italy’s large four-engine transport aircraft,…
Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record
On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
On May 6, 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt made its first flight,…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop YRB-49A Reconnaissance Aircraft
On May 4, 1950, the Northrop YRB-49A—a reconnaissance variant of the experimental…
Today in Aviation History: First Woman Solo in USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training Program
On May 2, 1977, First Lieutenant Christine E. Schott became the first…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas SBD Dauntless
Eighty-five years ago today, the Douglas SBD Dauntless made its first flight—ushering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Blackburn Buccaneer
On April 30, 1958, the Blackburn Buccaneer made its maiden flight, introducing…