1915: Max Immelmann Gets First Kill in Flying Ace Career
Aug 01
Today in 1915, Max Immelmann, the Eagle of Lille, begins his hard earned career as a Flying Ace with his first of 17 kills.
Read More1991: Senate Approves Females to Fly Combat Missions
Jul 31
Today in 1991, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to overturn a 43-year-old law that bars women from flying warplanes in combat.
Read More1938: Howard Hughes Escapes Death in Fastest Flight Around the World
Jul 30
Today in 1938, Howard Hughes talks about defying death three times with his four companions during their record-breaking flight around the world.
Read MoreFirst Flight of an Airplane Across the English Channel by Louis Blériot
Jul 25
Today in 1909, Louis Blériot piloted his Blériot XI, a a 25hp monoplane, across the English Channel from Calais, France, to Dover, England.
Read MoreDouglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan Flies His Way Across the Atlantic
Jul 17
Today in 1938, Douglas Corrigan crosses the Atlantic receiving national attention because the press was amazed his rattletrap aircraft survived the journey.
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