On This Day In Aviation History

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On this day 24 years ago Team Orlik performed its very first display.
Aerobatic Team Orlik or Team Orlik for short is the aerobatic display team of the Polish Air Force. The team performs displays on Polish built PZL-130 TC-II Orlik turboprop trainers hence the name of the team.
The team was formed in 1998 at the Polish Air Force Command College and performed its first public display on April 15, 1998, with its first foreign performance shortly later at the 1998 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
The team initially consisted of four pilots, with three formation pilots and one solo. Another solo pilot was added later on and at the end of 2000, the team increased to seven aircraft. Though it has also flown some seasons with nine aircraft currently the team performs on six aircraft.

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On this date in 1949 Lockheed's F-94 Starfire flew for the first time.

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On this date in 1973 the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante entered service with Transbrasil Airlines.

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On this day 53 years ago the Let L-410 Turbolet performed its first flight.
The Let L-410 Turbolet is a twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, manufactured by the Czech aircraft manufacturer Let Kunovice (named Aircraft Industries since 2005), often used as an airliner. The aircraft is capable of landing on short and unpaved runways and operating under extreme conditions from −50 °C (−58 °F) to +50 °C (122 °F).
The L 410 is an all-metal, high-wing turboprop aircraft that is exceptionally reliable and safe to operate even in extreme climatic conditions. It is used in more than 60 countries across five continents, with the majority operating in Russia, followed by Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and Europe. Since 1969, more than 1,200 L 410 aircraft have been manufactured.
The L 410 is operated as a civilian aviation aircraft by commercial airlines, government agencies, the military and aviation clubs around the world. It is a multi-purpose aircraft, produced in many variants. The L 410 constitutes an ideal combination of high performance and economical operation for the transport of civilians and cargo on short and medium-range routes.

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On this day in 1988 McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk flew for the first time.

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On this date in 1956 this sweet-flying machine entered service with US Navy Composite Squadron 13 (VC-13).

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On this date in 1963 USAF Captain Joseph A. Walker flew a North American X-15A to an altitude of 271,000 feet (that's more than 50 miles to you and me). In so doing, Walker qualified for Astronaut wings.

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On this date in 1934 the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber flew for the first time.

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On this date in 1973 Federal Express delivered their first package.

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On this date in 1981 Bell Helicopters delivered their 25.000th helicopter (a Model 222) to Omniflight Helicopters.