Tigers, Dives and 20 mm Cannons

On Friday the 21st, 1956, one of Grumman’s in-house test pilots, Thomas W. Attridge Jr. climed into a borrowed Navy … Continue reading Tigers, Dives and 20 mm Cannons

In History

Spinning Tomcats

Early F-14 Tomcats had serious issues with maneuverability, especially during close-in engagements or dogfights. When the aircraft was positioned at … Continue reading Spinning Tomcats

In History, The Hangar

The Comanche

What do you get when you cross a Ferrari with an F-117 Nighthawk and a AH-1 Cobra? A hell of … Continue reading The Comanche