The making of “The Whistling Death”
The Vought F4U Corsair’s distinctive design made it an icon amongst the warbirds. The Japanese nick-named her the “Whistling Death” … Continue reading The making of “The Whistling Death”
Month: June 2014
The 2014 Vectren Dayton Airshow
I just got back home after spending the weekend with my Dad and my son in Dayton, Ohio where we … Continue reading The 2014 Vectren Dayton Airshow
#warbirdwednesday – Panchito
It’s #warbirdwednesday, a celebration of those fantastic aircraft of the past. Here’s the B-25J named Panchito, at the 2012 Westmoreland … Continue reading #warbirdwednesday – Panchito
The First Flight Of The A-4 Skyhawk
On this day in 1954, the A-4 Skyhawk had its first flight. The A-4 was a light-attack aircraft designed by … Continue reading The First Flight Of The A-4 Skyhawk
The First Flight Of The Bell X-5
On this day in 1951 the Bell X-5 had its first flight. Inspired by the untested P.1101 design of the … Continue reading The First Flight Of The Bell X-5
The First Flight Of The Lockheed XFV
On this day in 1954, the Lockheed XFV had its first official flight. The Lockheed XFV was designed when the … Continue reading The First Flight Of The Lockheed XFV
The First Flight Of The MiG-23
On this day in 1970 the MiG-23 had its first flight. Known to NATO by the reporting name “Flogger”, it … Continue reading The First Flight Of The MiG-23
The First Flight Of The YF-17
On this day in 1974 the Northrop YF-17 had its maiden flight. The YF-17 “Cobra”, as it was nicknamed, was … Continue reading The First Flight Of The YF-17
Midway to Our Objective!
“Through the skill and devotion to duty of their armed forces of all branches in the Midway area our citizens … Continue reading Midway to Our Objective!
Intruder II
From the flight deck of the Intrepid, the A-6F Intruder. The A6F, first known as the A-6E Upgrade, was designed … Continue reading Intruder II
The Tactical Air Network 