This Day in Aviation History

May 21st, 1941
The Northrop XP-61 Black Widow flies; it is the first purpose-designed night-fighter.

Wikipedia, Northrop P-61 Black Widow:   http://bit.ly/1o6XsOz

This will be the only P-61 flying when they finish this project. I am exited to see it fly!
Mid Atlantic Air Museum Restoration:  http://bit.ly/RV76px

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