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Rise and Fall of the Eagle of Lille
As a leader of Germany’s deadly “Fokker Scourge,” Max Immelmann almost single-handedly took on Britain’s Royal Flying Corps.
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Vanished!: What Happened to the Hawaii Clipper?
In the 75 years since the Hawaii Clipper disappeared, no one has figured out […]
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What Made the Legendary Spitfire So Successful?
The Spitfire was exactly the right airplane at the right time for a Britain at war. But if not for one man, it might never have been built.
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Soldier of a New Time
American volunteer pilot Ben Leider was a mercenary in name only during the Spanish […]
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A Stearman Is Reborn
The Kansas Aviation Museum’s Stearman Model 4D will serve as a proud sentinel of its new Golden Age display.
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First Across America on Wings of Light
“The more you fly, the more energy you have,” says André Borschberg. “In theory, the plane could fly forever.”
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The Timeless Boeing 75
More than eight decades after its introduction, the classic Stearman continues to thrill pilots […]
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Mr. Stewart Goes to War
Jimmy Stewart looked back on his service as a WWII bomber pilot as one of the greatest experiences of his life
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A Flying Railroad Car Made From Stainless Steel
The E.G. Budd Company dubbed its stainless steel cargo plane the Conestoga, but “Pullman” […]