This day in history March 5, 2019
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Started by metmike - March 5, 2019, 12:31 p.m.

Check em out and learn something new that is actually pretty old!  Pick a good one. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_5



2012Tropical Storm Irina kills over 75 as it passes through Madagascar.


Tropical Storm Irina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_Storm_Irina

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By carlberky - March 5, 2019, 1:49 p.m.
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1912 – Italo-Turkish War: Italian forces are the first to use airships for military purposes, employing them for reconnaissance behind Turkish lines.
 
1936 – First flight of K5054, the first prototype Supermarine Spitfire advanced monoplane fighter aircraft in the United Kingdom.

1943 – First Flight of the Gloster Meteor, Britain's first combat jet aircraft.

March 5th was an important day in aviation military history.