Gloster “Meteor NF.Mk.13” (ID 157, msn AW.5582), Israel Air Force Museum, Hatzerim IAFB, Beersheba, Israel (3/5/2009)





Gloster “Meteor NF.Mk.13” (ID 157, msn AW.5582) Israel Air Force Museum, Hatzerim IAFB, Beersheba, Israel (3/5/2009)

8 October 1883 (France) — French brothers Albert and Gaston Tissandier make the first flight with an airship powered by electricity. 8-28 October 1928 (Germany) — International Aeronautical Exposition held in Berlin, Germany. 8 October 1940 (England) — The Royal Air Force announces formation of the first Eagle Squadron composed of United States volunteer pilots.