Fokker D.XXI Replica Nearing First Flight

For the past couple of years, we have been watching the ambitious efforts in the…

Dual-Role Commemoration for Joe Foss and the 175th Fighter Squadron SD ANG

by Stephen Chapis Over the past several months we have featured several recent examples of…

This Day in Aviation History – First Tethered Flight of The Vought-Sikorsky VS-300

On September 14 1939 at Stratford, Connecticut, Igor Sikorsky made the first tethered flight of…

Thunderbird: Resurrection of a Legendary Racing Mustang – Part III

Over the past several years, aviation historian Chuck Cravens has brought us regular updates regarding…

Avro Vulcan XL426 Performs in Weekend Fast Taxi Event

For those wishing to hear the magnificent sound of four Rolls-Royce Olympus engines roaring in…

‘Greek Spitfire’ Airborne During Athens Flying Week

Last week, our friend Stephen Comber from the Center of Aviation Photography (COAP) took part…

The Immortal Phantom

There are precious few military aircraft which attain “immortality” with the public following their operational…

Darkest of Days – The 113th Wing on 9/11

For those of us old enough to properly remember this day 20 years ago, it…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles – Lockheed M-21 Blackbird

Since his other posts received such a warm welcome, we thought our readers might enjoy…

This Day in Aviation History – Charles B. DeBellevue Became the USAF Leading Ace of The Vietnam War.

On September 9, 1072, Captain Charles Barbin DeBellevue, United States Air Force, a Weapons System…