Carroll V. Glines’ new work Those Legendary Piper Cubs: Their Role in War and […]
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Shield of Sweden
The Swedish air force and aviation industry have long played a key role in […]
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Costly Assault Vehicle
The crucible of World War II displayed the glider’s potential—and revealed its limitations. Although […]
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He Created America’s First Airliner—But Was He a Visionary or a Crackpot?
Alfred William Lawson, an early aviation visionary, was the first to use the word “aircraft,” in 1908. But you won’t find him mentioned in many history books.
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Louis Breguet in World War I
By the time World War I ended on November 1, 1918, the airplane was […]
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British Ambush Washington’s Men in ‘Paoli Massacre’
The British bayoneted the Americans by the dozens and drove survivors from the field
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MAC-1 Designer Howell Miller
In the early 1930s, Gee Bees became synonymous with speed when the bullet-shaped racers […]
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Mystery Ship: May 2020
Lesher Teal Born in Detroit, Mich., in 1914, Edgar J. Lesher described himself […]
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Frederick M. Trapnell: The Godfather of Naval Aviation
Remarkable career of naval aviation pioneer Frederick “Trap” Trapnell encompassed biplanes, airships, WWII fighters, research planes and early carrier jets.
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Missionary Ridge Is Now a Cozy Neighborhood With Cannon Lawn Ornaments
Magnificent views of the city below created a real estate bonanza