American Aviation Historical Society

1910

The first all-aviation exhibition was the Boston Aero Show, on 2/16/10.

1912

Frank Coffyn takes aerial views of New York City with a cinema camera while controlling his airplane with his feet and knees.

1914

Lts J. C. Carberry and W. R. Taliaferro set Army altitude record of 8,700 ft

1960

The Vought F8U-2N Crusader interceptor makes its maiden flight in Dallas, Texas.