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August 11

• 2003, The Spirit of Butts Farm becomes the first flight across the Atlantic by a computer-controlled model aircraft.

• 1993 - 11-14 - two B-1 Lancers complete a round-the-world trip in 47 hours.

• 1986 - a modified Westland Lynx sets a new helicopter world speed record of 249 mph (401 km/h)

• 1972 - NATO signs a development contract for the MRCA (Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) programme, which will eventually result in the Panavia Tornado

• 1967 - F-105 Thunderchiefs of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing USAF cut the Paul Doumer bridge, using 100 tons of bombs.

• 1939 - Pan American World Airways begins scheduled flights from New York, New York to Southampton, England.