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Aircraft from the WWII era.

The Curtiss SC Seahawk in flight in 1948.
Two Minute Read WWII 

Curtiss SC Seahawk – Eyes and Ears of the Navy’s Reconnaissance

May 31, 2023June 2, 2023 Nathan Cluett aircraft, Curtiss, Recon, Reconnaissance, sea plane, wwii

When it comes to the unique interplay of aviation and naval technology, the Curtiss SC Seahawk is an intriguing subject

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The Ta-154 Moskito.
WWII 

Ta 154 ‘Moskito’ – An Inside Look at Germany’s Night Fighter

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Patrick M Johnson 0 Comments fighter, german, Moskito, Ta 152, twin engine, wwii

In the history of military aviation, there have been many stories about aircraft projects that have been touted as brilliant

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High school girls wave a kamikaze pilot farewell.
WWII 

The Story of the Kamikaze

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Guy Davey 0 Comments aircraft, bomber, fighters, Japan, Kamikaze, US, wwii

Japan’s kamikaze pilots are nearly synonymous with the country’s war effort during World War Two, especially in the West. As

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Short Shetland take off.
WWII 

Short Shetland – A Pioneering Flying Boat

May 30, 2023June 1, 2023 Guy Davey 0 Comments aircraft, flying boat, Shetland, short, UK, wwii

The Short Shetland Flying Boat was developed as a flying boat during the Second World War to meet a specification

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Erich Alfred Hartmann.
WWII 

Erich Hartmann – The Unyielding Ace of the Skies

May 28, 2023May 30, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments bf 109, Erich, Erich Hartmann, Fighter Pilot, german, Hartmann, Pilot, wwii

In aviation history, few names command as much respect and intrigue as Erich Hartmann. Known as the ‘Black Devil of

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Flight Sergeant John Hannah.
Two Minute Read WWII 

Flight Sergeant John Hannah: A Tale of Bravery in the Skies

May 27, 2023May 31, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments Anti-Air, bomber, Flak, Hampden, Handley Paige, Hero, John Hannah, wwii

During the throes of World War II, acts of valour were not uncommon. However, few can compare to the sheer

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Sir Alex Henshaw with Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Two Minute Read WWII 

Alex Henshaw – The Unsung Test Pilot of World War II

May 27, 2023May 31, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments Alex Henshaw, Hero, Pilot, spitfire, Test, Test Pilot, Unsung Hero, wwii

Throughout the Second World, stories of unsung heroes often get lost in the shadow of the conflict’s broader strokes. One

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The AC-47 Spooky.
Cold War WWII 

AC-47 Spooky – From Transport to Terror

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments ac-130, AC-47, aircraft, american, c-47, DC-3, gunship, Skytrain, spectre, spooky, Vietnam, war

The AC-47 Spooky, also known as “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” was a heavily armed derivative of the C-47 Skytrain, a

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Bill Overstreet's actual P-51B was restored after crashing in 1944. It still flies today. Photo credit- Alan Wilson CC BY-SA 2.0.
WWII 

Bill Overstreet – The Daring Pilot who Chased a Bf 109 Under the Eiffel Tower

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Nathan Cluett 0 Comments aircraft, Berlin Express, Bill Overstreet, Eiffel Tower, france, Mustang, Overstreet, P-51, P-51B, wwii

The sky is vast and full of potential heroes, but few are as remarkable as Bill Overstreet, an American pilot

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VB 10 parked.
Experimental WWII 

France’s VB 10 was Long, Ugly, but Surprisingly Capable

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Patrick M Johnson 0 Comments aircraft, Arsenal, fighter, france, french, VB 10, wwii

When it comes to Second World War and Cold War fighters, if it is French, you know it’s going to

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The Curtiss SC Seahawk in flight in 1948.
Two Minute Read WWII 

Curtiss SC Seahawk – Eyes and Ears of the Navy’s Reconnaissance

May 31, 2023June 2, 2023 Nathan Cluett

When it comes to the unique interplay of aviation and naval technology, the Curtiss SC Seahawk is an intriguing subject

Kawasaki C-2 – Japan’s Answer to Modern Airlift Needs
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Kawasaki C-2 – Japan’s Answer to Modern Airlift Needs

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Patrick M Johnson 0
The JAS 39 Gripen.
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JAS 39 Gripen: The Swedish Supersonic Marvel

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The early MiG-35D. Photo credit - Carlos Menendez San Juan CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The MiG-35 – Russia’s Multirole Powerhouse

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