1929: The Colonial Flying Service and Scully Walton Ambulance Company organize the United State’s 1st civilian air ambulance service.

1960: First flight of the Hawker P.1127 (tethered flight). Predecessor to the Harrier.

1961: First flight of the Breguet Atlantique.

1966: First flight of the Yakovlev Yak-40.

1986: British Airways is offered for public sale by the British government.