First hover flight of the VFW VAK 191B
Friday, September 10, 1971
This is a Notable Operational milestone.
Description:
The first untethered hovering flight of the German/Italian VAK 191B was conducted on 10 September 1971, with first transition achieved on 26 October 1972.
Source: "VFW VAK 191B", AHS V/STOL Wheel
