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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor
Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…
Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI
Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…
COMBAT CONTRAILS VIETNAM: AW S*** SHACK!
The story of a pilot's first combat mission over North Vietnam, involving a powerful eight-bomb…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss P-40M-10-CU Kittyhawk “Lulu Belle”
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
COMBAT CONTRAILS VIETNAM: The Threat Inside My Aircraft
From Saigon, the crew routinely hauled critical cargo across South Vietnam. Their lumbering, 1950s-vintage C-123K…
Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 6: INFERNO
Part 6 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series recounts the reorganization of VMF-214 at MCAS…
From Childhood Passion to Master Illustrator: The Story of Romain Hugault
We recently had the privilege of interviewing Romain Hugault, and you'll find the conversation below,…
COMBAT CONTRAILS VIETNAM: Miracle Mission
COMBAT VIETNAM, by William B. Scott, features 18 compelling stories told by combatants who fought…
F-104 Starfighter World Speed Record
In May 1958, two pilots from the 83rd FIS captured world speed and altitude records…
EARTHQUAKE: Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, Leader. The Story of Brigadier General Robert F. Titus
Brigadier General Robert F. "Earthquake" Titus, an esteemed American fighter and test pilot, completed over…
Art Deco Flying from Cambridgeshire: Duxford in a DH Rapide
Ronan Thomas recounts his experience of flying in the De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, describing…
Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 5: Maj. Boyington’s 2nd Combat Tour
Using rarely-seen video footage and still photographs of the VMF-214 Blacksheep, author Bruce Gamble has…
Warbirds to France – The D-Day 80th Celebrations
European photographer René Lig'on shares his experience capturing the D-Day 80th Celebrations and the enchantment…
Spitfire Tribute, Scholarship to Honor Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Pilot
By Zac Yates As a special tribute to Squadron Leader Mark Long, who was lost…
XF-84H Thunderscreech, The Loudest Aircraft Ever
The painful scream that emanated from its supersonic propeller tips sickened ground crewmen and could…
Macchi Fighters Survivors
Only a handful of Macchi fighters have survived intact and are on display today. In…
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