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The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…
The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…
Pilot Report is a collection of flying experiences sent by our readers and readopted as…
The third episode of Black Sheep Chronicles: VMF-214 in World War II is now on…
By Glenn Seaman On April 24, 2024, a legend of the model-building community passed just…
In the aftermath of a birdstrike above New York City, Captain C.B. 'Sully' Sullenberger and…
By Noah Stegman Rechtin Why digitize? Why digitize documents in the first place? To some…
Luigino Caliaro's book is a stand-alone monograph, covering variant development, production, technical details, and operations.…
COAP Wings is delighted to announce an exclusive program of flight & photography experiences, in…
By Chris Henry During the war in Vietnam, there was an airline that flew some…
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor On April 12th, 2024 adventurer Michael Smith set off to…
Delta Air Lines, renowned as one of the world's largest and most iconic airlines, boasts…
In the annals of military history, few acts of valor and audacity shine as brightly…
PRESS RELEASE COAP Wings is delighted to announce an exclusive program of flight and photography…
By Stephen Chapis What do the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) International Motorsports Association…
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