February 23, 2024
Today in History – February 23, 1951 – French Mystère MD.452 prototype pilot believes he breaks the sound barrier.
In 1947, Dassault embarked on the development of an all-French fighter. Inspired by American aircraft, Dassault began building the Ouragan, which used a very thin …
February 23, 2024
February 22, 2024
Today in History – February 22, 1950 – On its 102nd flight, the USAF Northrop XF-89 Scorpion, 46-678, crashed on Rosecrans Ave in Manhattan Beach, CA
22 February 1950 – “The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an American all-weather, twin-engined interceptor aircraft built during the 1950s, the first jet-powered aircraft designed for …
February 22, 2024
February 21, 2024
Today in History – February 21, 1995 – Steve Fosset successfully flies across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon
“Fossett landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada, after taking off from South Korea, becoming the first person to make a solo flight across the Pacific Ocean …
February 21, 2024
February 20, 2024
Today in History – February 20, 1966 – BGen James M. Stewart flies his last mission
20 February 1966 – This is a great story from my friend Darryl R. Swopes, the owner of the website ThisDayinAviation.com 20 February 1966: Brigadier …
February 20, 2024
February 19, 2024
On this Day – February 19, 1965
On this day, Major Robert F. Ronca, commander of the 613th Tactical Fighter Squadron stationed at DaNang was leading a flight of four in Southeast …
February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024
Today in History – February 19, 1967 – Capt (now Major) Darrel B. Couch ejects from his F-100 #562927
19 February 1967 – Here’s Darrel’s story… I USED TO DO THAT – A FIGHTER PILOT’S STORY by Darrel B. Couch (Pages 181-184 from my book) …
February 19, 2024