The course of World War II would have been very different without Rolls-Royce’s immortal Merlin engine.
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The Crazy Contraption That Almost Killed Neil Armstrong
Apollo astronauts trained for the moon landings on a risky machine that nearly killed Neil Armstrong before he made his “one small step.”
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Mercenary Pilots With La Patrulla Americana
Although a number of American citizens flew for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil […]
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Brave B-24 Aircrews Smuggled Spies Into Enemy Territory in Europe
When the French Resistance needed help, a squadron of ex–sub hunters became the air arm of the OSS.
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The U.S. Navy’s Curtiss NC-4: First Across the Atlantic
In the spring of 1919, three Navy-Curtiss flying boats set out to beat the competition and be the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Al Williams: Gulfhawk Impresario
Despite Al Williams’ impressive list of aviation accomplishments, the racing, test and aerobatic pilot’s […]
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Alex Vraciu: The Indestructible WWII Ace
He shot down 19 Japanese planes. But he lost three Hellcats – they called him ‘Grumman’s best customer’
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Saberjet Secrets
Inadequate technical information concerning modifications to the fabled F-86 led to a series of major takeoff accidents
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The Iconic MiG-21 “Fishbed”
Still going strong after 60 years of service, the rock-solid MiG-21 supersonic fighter gained […]
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The Curtiss C-46 Commando Became the Air Transport Heavyweight Champ of World War II
The Curtiss C-46 filled a niche during World War II for a high-altitude heavy […]