On This Day In Aviation History

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:25 pm

60 years ago today:
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:31 pm

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:44 pm

On this day in 1972 (50 years ago) the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle flew for the first time.

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:48 am

On this day in 1935 the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew for the first time.

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:58 am

On this day in 1971 the AgustaWestland AW109, originally the Agusta A109, flew for the first time.

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:59 am

On this day in 1997 the Aero L-159 ALCA flew for the first time. Happy 25th birthday to the ALCA.

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:55 am

On this day in 1941 the Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) flew for the first time.

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