Tibbets came over to us and said ‘there is a new bomb under construction and, if successful, it will shorten the war’ Tech. Sgt. Brandon Shapiro first published the following…
IMPRESSIVE VIDEO SHOWS V1 FLYING BOMB RC MODEL PERFORMING AT CLASSIC FIGHTERS OMAKA AIRSHOW
The V1 flying bomb was an early cruise missile and the first production aircraft to use a pulsejet for power Taken on Apr. 5, 2015, the gorgeous video in this…
USAF F-16 pilots cautioned by New Zealand authorities for flying “close to tree level” over Fox Glacier
The incident took place during a pre-Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow training session, during which the F-16s approached the area from the south, flying close to tree level as they neared…
When the Hunter pilot who flew over Tower Bridge to commemorate the RAF’s 50th anniversary
“I’d had absolutely no idea that Tower Bridge would be there. It was easy enough to fly over it, but the idea of flying through the spans suddenly struck me.…
On May 17, 2018, the illustrious B-17F Memphis Belle was placed on public display at the National Air Force Museum
The B-17F Memphis Belle is a symbol for the countless bomber crews, maintainers, and others who supported the bomber mission and whose dedication and sacrifice helped end World War II…
To honor those who took part in the Battle of Britain, a pilot draws a Spitfire over England
As 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the RAF, the purpose of that flight was to honor “The Few” (the pilots), as well as the many (ground crew, fabricators), and…
Last Time Baby! Cool video features VF-103 Jolly Rogers last deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat
VF-103 Jolly Rogers made it’s last deployment flying the F-14B Tomcat in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and the squadron…
“The F-14 Tomcat, with its huge canopy, spacious cockpit, and two-person crew, was perfect for selfies. Here’s the story behind one of my selfies that has gotten much more exposure…
The first RAF Hurricane Ace, RAF air ace of WWII, and the first to get the Distinguished Flying Cross was ‘Cobber’ Kain
“‘Cobber’ Kain was 73 Squadron’s most split-arse pilot. He often led a section 40 miles or more into Germany, regardless of the fact that it was against orders to cross…
LSO remotely takes over F/A-18 thanks to ATARI – no, not the iconic gaming system from the 80s
ATARI technology gives LSOs the ability to take over and maneuver aircraft during recovery operations For the first time, a landing signals officer (LSO) was able to remotely take over…