The Berlin airlift begins.
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MILITARY AVIATION
Record flight of the German Eurofighters
On 26th July 2024, three German Eurofighter EF-2000 aircraft performed the record-breaking non-stop flight from Japan to Hawaii Island, staying in the air for over ten and a half hours. Information about the record flight […]
AVIATION HISTORY
6 December 1944 – first flight of Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger
On 6th December 1944, new German single-engine jet fighter, Heinkel He 162, performed its maiden flight. The aircraft was developed under Jägernotprogramm (English: Emergency Fighter Programme), issued by Reichsluftfahrtministerium (English: Ministry of Aviation) on 3rd […]
AVIATION HISTORY
7 March 1932 – maiden flight of Junkers Ju 52/3m
On 7th March 1932, the new version of Junkers Ju 52 transport aircraft, powered by three BMW 132 radial engines, made its first flight. The Junkers Ju 52 was created in 1930, initially being just […]