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Maiden Flight of the RWD-9

The RWD-9 rally aircraft made its maiden flight. Polish and Czechoslovak aviators competed in this type at the Challenge 1934 tournament, won by Jerzy Bajan and Gustaw Pokrzywka.

64 Days in a Cessna

Robert Timm and John Cook, in a Cessna 172 N9217B adapted for in-flight refuelling and oil filter changes, began the longest flight in aviation history in Las Vegas. They landed on 7 February the following year, having covered 240,000 km and spent 64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes in the air. Setting the record […]

Rocket and Artillery Troops Day