Scud Hunter/Killers of the Persian Gulf War
Perhaps one of the most popular buzzwords to appear around the Persian Gulf War was “Scud missile”. Though Scuds were … Continue reading Scud Hunter/Killers of the Persian Gulf War
Category: In History
Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse
Lockheed Martin’s F-35A/B/C Lightning II gets more than its fair share of bad press these days. But, as they say, … Continue reading Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse
Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper
In 1942, a smartly attired 29-year-old man by the name of Charles Carpenter signed up to join the United States Army … Continue reading Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper
Escuadrón Fénix: Argentina’s Defunct Special Ops Aviation Unit
The late 1970s and early 1980s were fairly eventful years for Argentina, marked by periods of tense diplomatic relations with … Continue reading Escuadrón Fénix: Argentina’s Defunct Special Ops Aviation Unit
A South Vietnamese Air Force Officer Was Responsible for One of the Craziest Carrier Landings of All Time
The early weeks of April, 1975 found the USS Midway steaming towards the coast of South Vietnam to link up with … Continue reading A South Vietnamese Air Force Officer Was Responsible for One of the Craziest Carrier Landings of All Time
Hueys and Colts
In early January, 1968, a small group of Americans decked out in military-type attire, though without any patches or insignia … Continue reading Hueys and Colts
The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today
“… What General Weygand has called The Battle of France is over. The battle of Britain is about to begin. … Continue reading The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today
The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
Back in the 1980s, when it still existed, the Soviet Union maintained a number of “friendly” relationships with a variety … Continue reading The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River
Somewhere in the murky depths of the Monongahela River sits a broken and bent B-25 Mitchell bomber of WWII heritage, … Continue reading The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River
Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!
The C-130 has been the workhorse of cargo aircraft for the the Marines and the Air Force since it entered … Continue reading Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!
The Tactical Air Network 