When Was The Last Real Dogfight? (And Why It Doesn't Really Happen Anymore)
From its beginnings in WWI, dogfighting has been an essential part of almost every major conflict since, and continues today.
10 Of The Worst-Looking Planes To Ever Hit The Sky
Some airplanes are graceful, beautiful machines that soar effortlessly through the sky. Others, not so much. Which airplanes ...
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When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over Vietnam
The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage would ensure early ...
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The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft carrier. Yet the Phantom ...
World War II aviation history lands at permanent exhibit on USS Intrepid
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.
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America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese Military in WWII
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...
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Maybe the Kremlin Needs a Break? Ukraine’s Drones Are Pummeling Russia
Ceasefire–shmeasefire. While Kremlin and White House officials tell Kyiv it cannot hold out against its giant northern ...
War Stories in Their Own Words: ‘I was flying directly into the eye of a typhoon,’ a Lehigh Valley WWII veteran remembers
In 1984, Pearce and his daughter wrote the song “We Love Allentown” in response to Billy Joel’s “Allentown.” It’s been ...
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The P-51 Mustang and the man who won the World War II air war with it
It was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe ...
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Last surviving pilot from Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at age 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105.
Why Was The USAAF P-39 Airacobra Not Sent To Europe During WW2?
The Bell P-39 Airacobra was a fighter primarily produced by US-based aerospace manufacturer Bell Aircraft for the United ...
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Trump invokes 18th century law to declare invasion by gangs and speed deportations
A federal judge on Saturday barred the administration of President Donald Trump from deportations under an 18th century law ...