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On This Day In Aviation History
On this blog, V2 Aviation will post interesting facts about dates in aviation history.
Aviation has come a long way since Leonardo da Vinci drew his Vitruvian Man around 1490, now a well-known image in Human Factors. Or what to think about the famous helicopter the "aerial screw" he drew in the late 1480s?
Historical facts from the history books of aviation, you'll find them on this page! A look back, like the background picture.
Just a short read, not more than a couple of minutes of your time.
Come back regularly to learn some interesting aviation facts!
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Sep 7, 20213 min read
8th of September 1999
The AeroVironment Helios Prototype made its first flight on this day in aviation history. The Helios Prototype was the fourth and last...
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Sep 6, 20213 min read
7th of September 1956
An altitude of 126.200 feet (38.470 meters) was reached on this day in aviation history. This altitude was reached by Captain I, C....
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Sep 5, 20212 min read
6th of September 1948
Another soundbarier blog. This time we take a look at this day in aviation history in 1948 when for the first time in history a British...
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Sep 4, 20212 min read
5th of September 2006
Today, in 2006, another family member of the Boeing 737 family took flight for the first time. The Boeing 737-900ER It is the Extended...
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V2Aviation
Sep 3, 20212 min read
4th of September 2001
The Sukhoi SU-80 made its first flight 20 years ago to date. Built in Russia this twin-boom, turboprop-powered transport aircraft also...
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Sep 2, 20212 min read
3rd of September 2009
The Embraer 170 is introduced into the fleet of British Airways Subsidiary BA Cityflyer on this day in aviation history as it takes...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read
2nd of September 1998
It was on this day in aviation history that the Boeing 717 made its first flight. The Boeing 717 that is referred to here was actually...
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V2Aviation
Aug 31, 20212 min read
1st of September 1953
It was on this day in aviation history that the first air to air refuelling took place between two jet aircraft A specially modified...
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V2Aviation
Aug 30, 20212 min read
31st of August 1965
It was on this day in 1965 that the Aero Spacelines Super Guppy (B-377-SG/SGT Super Guppy) made its first flight. The Super Guppy is the...
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V2Aviation
Aug 29, 20212 min read
30th of August 1913 and 1985
Today a double feature in our history blog! 1913 US Navy pilot Lt. Patrick Ballenger pilots a US Navy flying boat on this day in aviation...
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V2Aviation
Aug 28, 20213 min read
29th of August 1970
The first flight with a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (DC-10) was made on this day in 1970. The DC-10 prototype moments before touchdown after...
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V2Aviation
Aug 27, 20213 min read
28th of August 1958
The Beechcraft Queen Air made its first flight on this day in aviation history. Beechcraft Queen Air model A80 The Queen Air was a...
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Aug 26, 20212 min read
27th of August 1976
45 years ago an aircraft with a unique pedigree (for that time) made its first flight. It was the Polish PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader This...
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V2Aviation
Aug 25, 20212 min read
26th of August 1969
Today in 1969 the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner made its first flight. Due to several takeovers, the aircraft was/os also known as the...
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V2Aviation
Aug 24, 20214 min read
25th of August 1955
The Handley Page Dart Herald made its first flight on this day in aviation history in 1955. The history of the Handley Page Dart Herald...
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V2Aviation
Aug 23, 20212 min read
24th of August 1925
As a purpose built raceaircraft the Supermarine S.4, a single engine and single seat seaplane, it took off for the first time on this day...
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V2Aviation
Aug 22, 20212 min read
23rd of August 1953
The Short SB.6 Seamew made its first flight on this day in 1953. Design of the replacement for the Grumman Avenger AS 4 fleet of the...
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Aug 21, 20212 min read
22nd of August 1972
The Sukhoi T-4, a high-speed reconnaissance strategic bomber, made its first flight on this day in aviation history. The program was also...
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Aug 20, 20212 min read
21st of August 1973
Today's look at aviation history takes a look at the Aerosport Scamp. The Aerosport Scamp The Aerosport Scamp is a kit aircraft aimed at...
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Aug 19, 20212 min read
20th of August 1963
The BAC One-Eleven (BAC 1-11) made its first flight on this day in aviation history in 1963. At that time the British Aircraft...
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