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Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…
Explore the history of the Cessna O-1A Bird Dog, the rugged observation aircraft that served…
Stephen Chapis tells how Mark Rocheโs personal connection to WWII inspired a diving expedition among…
Karl Thom overcame wounds, capture, and multiple crashes to become Jasta 21's top WWI ace…
The McDonnell XF-88 Voodoo won the US Air Force's penetration fighter competition but was canceled…
Learn about the Sage Type 2, the innovative British two-seat fighter prototype that first flew…
Explore the history of the Fairchild PT-19B Cornell, the WWII primary trainer that prepared thousands…
Learn how a Royal Navy Hawker Sea Fury reportedly shot down a MiG-15 during the…
Discover the remarkable true story of Kenneth Taylor and George Welch, the Pearl Harbor pilots…
Discover the story of the VL Humu, Finland's wooden fighter prototype based on the Brewster…
Fairey Fulmar: The Fleet Air Arm's Unlikely Hero explores the overlooked WWII naval fighter, highlighting…
The Martin XB-51 was an innovative tri-jet bomber that outperformed many fighters in speed and…
Learn the history of the McDonnell F3H Demon, the U.S. Navy's first swept-wing fighter, which…
Explore the de Havilland Aircraft Museum at Salisbury Hall, home of the legendary "Wooden Wonder"…
The Vought XSB3U was the US Navy's last experimental biplane scout-bomber, but superior monoplane performance…
Discover the history of the Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja, the Japanese reconnaissance helicopter that first flew…
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