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Building a Spanish Civil War Duo: Messerschmitt Bf-109D vs. Polikarpov I-16
The Hobbycraft model company brings two iconic aircraft that saw action in the Spanish Civil War to its model kit lineup
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Tough Turkey: Why Grumman’s TBF Avenger Was the Ultimate Torpedo Bomber
Like the barrage balloon and the assault glider, the torpedo bomber is a weapon […]
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How the Spanish Civil War Served as a Dress Rehearsal for World War II
In a preview of things to come, Germans and Italians fought Soviets and Americans in the skies over Spain, employing an impressive variety of aircraft.
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Last Air Battles of World War II
Confusion reigned 75 years ago when Japan announced its surrender but pilots on both sides kept fighting.
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Old Number One: The Airline Pilot Who Never Scratched a Single Passenger
During a 38-year career encompassing nearly 25,000 flying hours, “Slonnie” Sloniger gained the respect and admiration of his fellow airline pilots.
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Log of The Leper
The awesome firepower of an AC-47’s miniguns was on full display when an Australian journalist bummed a ride with a “Spooky” crew.
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Operation Highjump: 1946-47 Expedition to Explore Antarctica From the Air
In a combined effort not long after World War II, the U.S. Navy employed ships, airplanes and helicopters to explore and map Antarctica’s frozen reaches.
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Twin Yak Aerobat: The ‘Yak-110’
Both cockpits are fully operational, and the Yak-110 has been extensively test-flown, including a full range of conventional aerobatic maneuvers.
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Why Japan’s Forgotten 4-Engine Bomber Never Saw Combat in WWII
When judged against comparable Allied bombers at the time, the Renzan was a formidable aircraft. So why didn’t it take off?